House Republicans honor Charlie Kirk while Dem leaders skip Capitol prayer vigil
Speaker Mike Johnson led a prayer vigil inside the United States Capitol for Charlie Kirk, which saw strong attendance from Republicans but far fewer Democrats.
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Senate Confirms Trump Pick Stephen Miran to Join Federal Reserve
Stephen Miran, nominee for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, testifies before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 4, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Stephen Miran, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, will join the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Senators voted 48—47
JD Vance Honors Charlie Kirk by Hosting Special Broadcast of Kirk’s Show
Vice President JD Vance hosts a podcast episode of “The Charlie Kirk Show” following the assassination of the show’s namesake, at the White House on Sept. 15, 2025. Doug Mills/Pool via Getty Images WASHINGTON—Vice President JD Vance on Sept. 15 paid tribute to the life of Charlie Kirk, the conservative commentator who was assassinated on
Vance Honors Charlie Kirk by Hosting Special Broadcast of Kirk’s Show
Vice President JD Vance hosts a podcast episode of “The Charlie Kirk Show” following the assassination of the show’s namesake, at the White House on Sept. 15, 2025. Doug Mills/Pool via Getty Images WASHINGTON—Vice President JD Vance on Sept. 15 paid tribute to the life of Charlie Kirk, the conservative commentator who was assassinated on
Republican governor targeted by Democrats launches re-election bid in key battleground
Republican Joe Lombardo, who flipped Nevada's governorship in 2022, kicks off his re-election bid as the most vulnerable GOP governor seeking another term.
Senate confirms Trump adviser Stephen Miran to Fed before key interest rate vote
The Senate on Monday confirmed economist and Trump adviser Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, giving President Trump more influence over the Fed just one day before central bank officials will meet to decide whether to cut interest rates. Miran was confirmed 48-47 for a term that runs until January, filling a
Appeals court says Lisa Cook can remain Fed governor, rejecting Trump’s bid to fire her
Washington — A federal appeals court on Monday rejected a bid from President Trump’s administration to allow the president to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, leaving intact a lower court order that reinstated her to the post. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit divided 2-1 in declining