What Trump’s next pick to lead the Federal Reserve means for your wallet
Federal Reserve leadership change could determine affordability for millions as borrowing costs squeeze household budgets ahead of midterm elections.
Democrat Wins Texas Special Election, Eroding GOP’s Slim House Majority
Texas Congressional Candidate Christian Menefee speaks to supporters during his watch party at The Post Houston on Election Day, in Houston, on Jan. 31, 2026. Karen Warren /AP Photo Democrat Christian Menefee prevailed in a special election for a Texas U.S. House seat on Jan. 31, narrowing what is already a slim majority for the
Transcript: María Corina Machado on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Feb. 1, 2026
The following is the full transcript of the interview with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, a portion of which aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Feb. 1, 2026. The interview was conducted on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: And we’re joined now by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, and
Potential Walz successor unleashes on state’s sanctuary policies: ‘The rule of law matters’
Minnesota GOP gubernatorial candidate Patrick Knight sounded off on Gov. Tim Walz and other leading Dems, saying that the state is “cratering" as they treat the law like a “buffet."
Dems score big in typically red Texas district that Trump easily won in 2024
Democrat Taylor Rehmet scores major upset in Texas special election, flipping longtime Republican stronghold by more than 14 points in Fort Worth-area district.
Trump says Iran ‘seriously talking to us’ as military ships head to Middle East
President Donald Trump said Iran is negotiating “seriously" with the U.S. as he keeps military options on the table and American naval forces move into the region.
Democrat Christian Menefee wins special election for U.S. House in Texas
Democrat Christian Menefee won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election Saturday that will narrow Republicans’ already-slim majority, telling President Trump that the Democratic district “topples corrupt presidencies.” Menefee, the Harris County attorney, prevailed in a runoff against Amanda Edwards, a former Houston City Council member. He will replace the late Rep. Sylvester