MORAN, Wyo.—Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled Friday that the central bank could be edging closer to lowering interest rates, even as he warned of the difficult economic backdrop confronting policymakers. Speaking at the Kansas City Fed’s annual Jackson Hole symposium, Powell described an unsettling mix of risks. “In the near term, risks to inflation are tilted to the upside, …
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John Bolton not targeted for Trump criticism, Vance says after raid
FBI members carry boxes to the home of the former White House national security adviser John Bolton as it is searched by FBI, in Bethesda, Maryland, U.S., August 22, 2025. Tasos Katopodis | Reuters The law enforcement investigation of former Trump national security advisor John Bolton is “in the very early stages,” Vice President JD Vance said on the heels …
Read More »Trump says he will fire Fed governor Lisa Cook if she doesn’t resign
President Donald Trump said Friday that he will fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook if she doesn’t resign. “What she did was bad. So I’ll fire her if she doesn’t resign,” he told reporters. Trump’s comment came days after Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte alleged that Cook had committed mortgage fraud. In a letter to Attorney General Pam …
Read More »FIFA 2026 World Cup draw to come to DC, Trump announces
WASHINGTON – The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump announced Friday afternoon. What we know: The 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center at noon on December 5. US President Donald Trump makes an announcement from the Oval Office of the White House in …
Read More »Trump again gives Putin ‘a couple of weeks’ with no sign of Ukraine peace talks underway
Facebook Tweet Email Link President Donald Trump said Friday he will give Russian President Vladimir Putin “a couple of weeks,” further extending his deadline for potential consequences against Moscow after urging the Russian leader to meet with his Ukrainian counterpart in hopes of ending the war. Asked by CNN’s Alayna Treene if there’s a possibility he does nothing if Putin …
Read More »Consumer watchdog ends investigation into buy now, pay later company linked to Donald Trump Jr.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has dropped an investigation into a buy now, pay later company with close ties to President Donald Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr., saying the investigation was conducted in a biased manner and based off politics. The CFPB on Tuesday notified Credova Financial, a subsidiary of Public Square Holdings, where Trump Jr. is …
Read More »Trump says Intel CEO agreed to give U.S. government $10 billion – The Washington Post
Trump says Intel CEO agreed to give U.S. government $10 billion The Washington Post America’s fantasy of home-grown chipmaking The Economist Trump Says Intel Has Agreed to Give U.S. a 10% Stake in Its Business The New York Times Intel stock rises as Trump says chipmaker has agreed to sell stake to government CNBC TSMC Considers Returning U.S. Government Subsidies The Wall Street Journal Source …
Read More »Trump says he may send National Guard to Chicago, New York – Politico
Trump says he may send National Guard to Chicago, New York Politico Trump says Chicago next up for federal crime crackdown CNN Trump threatens to send troops to Chicago and says he could bring in ‘regular military’ to Washington DC – live The Guardian President Donald Trump plans crime crackdown in Chicago similar to DC Chicago Tribune Trump floats “regular military” tackling crime with …
Read More »Trump floats "regular military" tackling crime with crackdowns in Chicago, NY – Axios
Trump floats “regular military” tackling crime with crackdowns in Chicago, NY Axios Trump says Chicago next up for federal crime crackdown CNN ‘I think Chicago will be next’: President Trump signals plans to extend federal crackdown on crime to Chicago WGN-TV Live updates: Chicago could be Trump’s next target after DC AP News Trump hints at federal crackdown in Chicago amid anti-crime push in …
Read More »Trump says Chicago next up for federal crime crackdown
Facebook Tweet Email Link President Donald Trump said Friday that Chicago will be the next city that his administration targets for a federal crackdown on crime and suggested a longer and more intense campaign in the nation’s capital. “We’ll straighten that one out, probably next, that will be our next one after this,” Trump said from the Oval Office. “I …
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