Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, is set to testify at his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday that the central bank will remain “strictly independent” in setting monetary policy. The statement, published by Politico ahead of Warsh’s 10 a.m. ET confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee, comes
The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing to receive testimony on the posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command and United States Forces Korea in connection with a review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2027 and the Future Years Defense Program at 9:30 a.m. ET on April 21. Witnesses Adm. Samue… Original
Sen. Chris Murphy is under fire after posting "Awesome" on X about a report of Iranian ships passing the U.S. blockade in the Gulf of Oman area.
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) defended FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday following a report in The Atlantic alleging Patel has engaged in excessive alcohol use and other behaviors that have alarmed colleagues at the bureau. “I don’t know anything about his drinking. I’ve not heard any rumors or heard any concerns,” McCormick told one reporter,…
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds says his new biometrics bill will close immigration enforcement gaps by verifying every entry and exit at U.S. ports.
A new report alleges Virginia Democrats under Gov. Spanberger are pursuing a power grab through redistricting and sweeping election law changes in 2025.
A Tennessee Democrat is offering a musical ode following the death of a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, singing a Kenny Rogers tune on the floor of the House. “You got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, know when to walk away, know when to run,” Rep. Steve Cohen sang on Monday,…