Washington — The Trump administration has touted its crime crackdown in Washington, D.C., in recent weeks, with increased arrest numbers and reduced violent crime. But the surge of resources to the nation’s capital hasn’t extended to its courts, which have been hampered by judicial vacancies that have led to a backlog of cases and slowed the administration of justice. The …
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Aug. 2 (UPI) — One of the seven members of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Adriana Kugler, announced she is stepping down next week, creating an opening for President Donald Trump to fill. Her term was set to expire in January but Kugler said Friday she will depart in seven days. President Joe Biden appointed Kugler, a 55-year-old labor …
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Washington — Federal Reserve governor Adriana Kugler will step down early from her post on the central bank’s board, the Fed announced Friday, creating an open position for President Trump to fill. The vacancy comes at a critical time for Mr. Trump, who has pressured the Fed to cut interest rates. Kugler’s replacement will sit on a 12-member committee that …
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Fed Governor Adriana Kugler announced Friday she is stepping down from her position earlier than expected, giving President Donald Trump the chance to expand his influence over the central bank as he calls for a revolt against Chairman Jerome Powell. In a post on Truth Social before Kugler’s announcement, President Trump took a jab at Powell, saying he must “substantially” …
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