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New England Patriots offensive tackle Morgan Moses (76) and tight end Hunter Henry celebrate after the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver on Jan. 25, 2026. Ashley Landis/AP Photo WASHINGTON—The NFL and the U.S. State Department signed a memorandum of understanding on Jan. 29 to establish a public-private partnership to
President Trump is tapping former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh to succeed outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell, a change in leadership at the central bank that could also augur a shift in monetary policy. Powell, who has led the Fed since February 2018 after being nominated for the top role by Mr. Trump during his
The Federal Reserve in Washington on Jan. 6, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump said on Jan. 30 that former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh will be the next head of the U.S. central bank. “I am pleased to announce that I am nominating Kevin Warsh to be the CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
President Trump said Friday he is nominating Kevin Warsh to serve as the next chair of the Federal Reserve Board, filling a powerful economic policy role as the president pushes for lower interest rates. Mr. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform. Warsh was a member of the Fed’s board for five years
The U.S. Capitol building after a snowstorm in Washington on Jan. 28, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times A bipartisan deal brokered by President Donald Trump and Senate leaders to avert a partial government shutdown ran into trouble late on Jan. 29 as objections from lawmakers prevented a quick vote. The Senate had been hoping to
Voting booths are set up at a polling place in Newtown, Pa., on April 23, 2024. Matt Rourke/AP Photo House Republicans on Jan. 29 said they plan to roll out a comprehensive election reform bill that would set requirements for elections, including for photo IDs and proof of citizenship. House Administration Committee Chair Rep. Bryan