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.
updatesite
Transcript: Mayors Eileen Higgins, David Holt, Quinton Lucas and Mark Freeman on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Feb. 1, 2026
The following is the full transcript of a panel with Mayors Eileen Higgins, David Holt, Quinton Lucas and Mark Freeman, a portion of which aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Feb. 1, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: Welcome back to Face The Nation. We’re joined now by a bipartisan group of mayors from across
Democrat Wins Texas Special Election, Shrinking 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
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
In political upset, Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins North Texas state Senate seat
In what is a major political upset, Democrat Taylor Rehmet defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss for the open Texas Senate District 9 seat in Tarrant County, the largest Republican county in the nation, according to complete but unofficial returns. With 100% of the vote in, Rehmet, a union president in Fort Worth, captured 54,267 votes –
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."