3 d. ago Trump takes one step back, another forward in attempt to reshape Fed

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s goal of appointing a majority of the Federal Reserve’s board of governors faced a setback late Tuesday when a court blocked his unprecedented attempt to fire Lisa Cook. But the very next next day, his nominee to replace another Fed governor moved forward, giving him one more opportunity during his […]

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4 d. ago Trump’s tariffs seen cutting into China sales of US companies, survey finds

BEIJING (AP) — Many U.S. companies operating in China expect their sales to take a hit this year from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the ones that China has imposed in response, according to an annual survey released Wednesday by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. Nearly two-thirds of the 254 companies who […]

Economics

8 d. ago Trump exempts gold, tungsten and uranium from global tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump moved Friday to exempt graphite, tungsten, uranium, gold bullion and other metals from his country-based tariffs, while subjecting silicone products to the levies. The changes are set to take effect on Monday under an executive order issued Friday. Trump’s directive could also speed implementation of bespoke trade deals between the US […]

Economics

9 d. ago Trump asks Supreme Court to quickly take up tariffs case and reverse ruling finding them illegal

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration took the fight over tariffs to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, asking the justices to rule quickly that the president has the power to impose sweeping import taxes under federal law. The government called on the court to reverse an appeals court ruling that found most of President Donald Trump’s […]

Economics

1 week ago Meet the Lawyer CEOs Call When They’re Summoned to Capitol Hill

Business is brisk for Washington whisperer Michael Bopp, whose specialty preparing besieged CEOs for congressional testimony is in high demand as President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans take aim at public media, universities and major corporations.

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2 w. ago Fed Gov. Lisa Cook sues Trump administration to block her attempted firing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has sued the Trump administration in an effort to overturn the president’s attempt to fire her, launching an unprecedented legal battle that could significantly reshape the Fed’s longstanding political independence. No president has sought to fire a Fed governor in the institution’s 112-year history until Trump posted […]

Politics

2 w. ago Trump is taking control of Washington, D.C.’s Union Station. Why?

The busy transit hub has “fallen into disrepair” when it should be a “point of pride” for the nation's capital, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

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3 w. ago Trump threatens federal takeover of Chicago, expanding D.C. crime crackdown

'I think Chicago will be our next, and then we'll help with New York,' Trump said as he mused about intervening in other cities he claims are overrun by crime.

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3 w. ago ‘Disgusting’ Donald Trump and ‘washed up’ Jack White exchange war of words

Former White Stripes frontman Jack White is the latest celebrity to take aim at U.S. President Donald Trump. The Seven Nation Army singer shared his thoughts on the new “gaudy” and “vulgar” makeover done to Trump’s Oval Office on Monday. White shared a photo of Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as they discussed […]

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3 w. ago Letters August 19, 2025: ‘Carney just isn’t the right guy for the mission.’

Push over It looks like Prime Minister Mark Carney won’t even stand up to Air Canada flight attendants in negotiations. They are illegally striking, blocking the shipping of essential goods in this crisis economy and stranding Canadians all over the globe. He also won’t stand up to Donald Trump.  If the Prime Minister next takes […]

Society

3 w. ago Modi Says ‘Friend’ Putin Shared Takeaways From Trump Meeting

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he received a phone call from his “friend” President Vladimir Putin, who shared his insights on a recent meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska, in another signal that ties between New Delhi and Moscow remain strong despite backlash from Washington.

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3 w. ago Trump’s takeover of Washington law enforcement faces anger, pushback and protests

National Guard troops stood near DC landmarks Saturday as Trump ramped up federal policing, sparking protests and outrage over his declared crime emergency

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4 w. ago D.C. takes Trump admin to court over federal takeover of policing

District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb said in a new lawsuit that U.S. President Donald Trump is going far beyond his power under the law.

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