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FBI Director Kash Patel faces Senate hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel faces Senate hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Kash Patel touted his leadership of the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency at a congressional hearing likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s killing and the recent firings of senior FBI officials who have accused Patel of illegal political retribution. The appearance Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee represents …

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FBI Director Kash Patel testifies at Senate hearing in aftermath of Charlie Kirk assassination

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies at Senate hearing in aftermath of Charlie Kirk assassination

  8m ago Patel says FBI is investigating Discord chat that included suspected Kirk shooter Patel told Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri that the FBI is looking into a group chat on the messaging platform Discord that included the suspect in Kirk’s killing.  Hours before Tyler Robinson was arrested, the 22-year-old appeared to take responsibility for the shooting in a …

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Live updates: FBI director Kash Patel to face Senate hearing

Live updates: FBI director Kash Patel to face Senate hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel will confront skeptical Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing Tuesday at 9 a.m. ET, likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s killing as well as the recent firings of senior officials who have accused him of illegal political retribution. The appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee represents the first oversight hearing …

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Senate confirms Trump adviser Stephen Miran to Fed board ahead of key interest rate vote this week

Senate confirms Trump adviser Stephen Miran to Fed board ahead of key interest rate vote this week

The Senate on Monday confirmed economist and Trump adviser Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, giving President Trump more influence over the Fed just one day before central bank officials will meet to decide whether to cut interest rates. Miran was confirmed 48-47 for a term that runs until January, filling a vacancy created last month when …

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Trump economic adviser Miran gets Senate nod to join Fed board – Reuters

Trump economic adviser Miran gets Senate nod to join Fed board  Reuters Stephen Miran: Senate confirms Trump pick to Fed board ahead of key interest rate vote  BBC S&P 500 futures are little changed after Senate confirms Trump’s pick to Federal Reserve Board: Live updates  CNBC Trump pick Stephen Miran confirmed as Federal Reserve governor  CNN Trump official confirmed to Fed board but court …

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Senate approves White House economist to serve on Fed board

Senate approves White House economist to serve on Fed board

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has approved one of President Donald Trump’s top economic advisers for a seat on the Federal Reserve’s governing board, giving the White House greater influence over the central bank just two days before it is expected to vote in favor of reducing its key interest rate. The vote to confirm Stephen Miran was largely along …

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Senate Confirms Stephen Miran as Fed Governor – The New York Times

Senate Confirms Stephen Miran as Fed Governor  The New York Times Trump pick Stephen Miran confirmed as Federal Reserve governor  CNN Trump nominee Miran confirmed to Fed ahead of rate decision  Axios Senate confirms Stephen Miran to Fed board ahead of crucial rate cut meeting  Fox Business Senate set to confirm Trump adviser Miran as Fed governor in time for crucial rate decision  Yahoo Finance …

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Senate Republicans prepping bill to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies – Politico

Senate Republicans prepping bill to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies  Politico ACA tax credits at center of shutdown fight  The Hill Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies  AP News ACA cliff may mean ‘huge premium shock’ for 22 million people in 2026, expert says  CNBC Marketplace Health Plan Fight Leaves Subsidies Up in the Air  Barron’s Source link

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