1 hour ago Senators grill Trump's nominee for Fed amid alarms over central bank independence

White House economist Stephen Miran was quizzed by senators about whether he could make decisions independently of President Trump, if he's confirmed to a seat on the Federal Reserve's governing board.

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2 h. ago Justice Department Issues Subpoenas in Criminal Investigation of Lisa Cook's Alleged Mortgage Fraud

The Justice Department issued subpoenas and opened a criminal inquiry into allegations that fired Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook has committed mortgage fraud, according to a Thursday report. The post Justice Department Issues Subpoenas in Criminal Investigation of Lisa Cook’s Alleged Mortgage Fraud appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 h. ago Trump health agenda sparks revolt: 3 West Coast governors form vaccine alliance

Democratic Governors Gavin Newsom, Tina Kotek and Bob Ferguson create health partnership following mass CDC staff dismissals and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine policy shifts.

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3 h. ago Trump’s illegal National Guard deployment in Los Angeles cost taxpayers $120 million

Trump’s illegal National Guard deployment in Los Angeles cost taxpayers $120 million  Governor of California (.gov)

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4 h. ago Abbott Orders Texas DPS to 'Strictly Enforce English Proficiency' for Truck Drivers

Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Department of Public Safety to "Strictly Enforce English Proficiency Requirements For Commercial Drivers." The order follows recent coverage by Breitbart Texas of the Lone Star State leading the nation in having truck drivers removed from service for not being proficient in English. The post Abbott Orders Texas DPS to ‘Strictly Enforce English Proficiency’ for Truck Drivers appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago D.C. Sues Trump Administration Over Deployment of National Guard

The city is challenging the federal government’s authority to send troops into the city for what the president has called a “public safety emergency.”

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4 h. ago GOP duo unveils plan to force Congress to 'face consequences' as shutdown looms

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, plan to introduce a bill that would trigger an "auto-CR" and force lawmakers to stay in D.C. to reach a deal to fund the government.

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5 h. ago Washington governor delays approval of hybrid BESS proposal from Cypress Creek Renewables

Washington governor delays approval of hybrid BESS proposal from Cypress Creek Renewables  Energy-Storage.News

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5 h. ago Jim Jordan: Europe Has Now Codified Their Version of Biden's 'Disinformation Governance Board'

Wednesday on FNC's "Hannity," Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, discussed efforts to raise awareness about free speech concerns in the United Kingdom. The post Jim Jordan: Europe Has Now Codified Their Version of Biden’s ‘Disinformation Governance Board’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 h. ago Fiscal Concerns Deepen as Washington County’s Government Faces Possible New Year’s Day Shut

Fiscal Concerns Deepen as Washington County’s Government Faces Possible New Year’s Day Shut-Down  Machias Valley News Observer

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7 h. ago Fentanyl Continues to Be the Leading Cause of Overdose Deaths. What’s Being Done to Combat Trafficking into the United States?

Fentanyl Continues to Be the Leading Cause of Overdose Deaths. What’s Being Done to Combat Trafficking into the United States?  Government Accountability Office (GAO) (.gov)

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9 h. ago California, Oregon and Washington plan to join forces to preserve vaccine acce

The Democratic governors of three Western states — California, Oregon and Washington — say they will form a new public health partnership to preserve access to vaccines.

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9 h. ago How Trump Exploits Emergency Declarations to Expand Presidential Power

We catalog the president’s emergencies to explore how he is using them to remake the government.

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10 h. ago Stephen Miran, Trump’s Fed Pick, to Face Grilling From Lawmakers

Stephen Miran, who served as one of the president’s top economic advisers, will have to reconcile his past criticism of the central bank with his new responsibilities if he becomes a governor.

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10 h. ago I was lieutenant governor of Louisiana during Katrina. We can’t let Trump wreck FEMA

Former Louisiana official warns Trump's dismantling of FEMA could repeat Hurricane Katrina failures as the emergency agency faces potential elimination

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11 h. ago How Trump could try to deploy troops over states objections, according to law expert

President Trump may have conceded it is easier to send troops into states where governors have asked for them, but Georgetown law professor Stephen Vladeck argues Trump could try to get around that.

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15 h. ago Trump asks Supreme Court to reverse tariffs ruling finding them illegal

The government called on the court to reverse an appeals court ruling that found most of President Donald Trump's tariffs are an illegal use of an emergency powers law.

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18 h. ago Epstein Victims Come Forward, Saying They'll Make Their Own List: 'We Know The Names'

It’s about damn time! The country has been waiting for years now for the release of the Epstein Files — all the info the government collected on underage sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein both before and after his death. Many of Donald Trump‘s supporters believed he would be their champion and make all of it public… but [...] Read More... The post Epstein Victims Come Forward, Saying They'll Make Their Own List: 'We Know The Names' appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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19 h. ago Against FDA restrictions, Healey issues order making COVID boosters more accessible in Mass.

The governor’s new standing order enables pharmacists to administer the boosters to “all eligible persons” without CDC approval. The post Against FDA restrictions, Healey issues order making COVID boosters more accessible in Mass. appeared first on Boston.com.

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19 h. ago Governor Dunleavy will not call another special session this year

Governor Dunleavy will not call another special session this year  Your Alaska Link

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