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Trump Fed pick Kevin Warsh clears key Senate hurdle, teeing up final vote
Current Fed Chair Jerome Powell has faced a barrage of criticism from Trump over his refusal to slash interest rates as much as the president wants.
Former Attorney General Bondi to testify about Epstein on May 29 before House panel
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform subpoenaed former Attorney General Pam Bondi in March.
Trump threatens Iran with AI picture of himself with a gun: 'No more Mr. Nice guy!'
Oil prices continued to rise on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to threaten Iran in a TruthSocial post.
UK royals head to the U.S. in the wake of war, shooting and rocky relations
The trip comes at a tricky time for the U.S. and one of its closest allies, the U.K.
Trump presses his case for White House ballroom following press dinner shooting
The President took to social media to reiterate his case that White House ballroom is a matter of national security in the wake of the press dinner shooting.
What we know about security measures at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner
Here's what we know about the security of the correspondents' dinner.
Scenes from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
Here are some of the chaotic scenes that occurred in the aftermath of the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.
U.S. imposes sanctions on Chinese 'teapot' refinery for buying Iranian oil
The Office of Foreign Assets Control said it imposed sanctions on about 40 shipping companies and vessels that operate as part of Iran's shadow fleet.
Special Forces Sgt. in Polymarket Maduro raid bet case released; Kalshi says it blocked him
Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke was involved in planning the U.S. raid to capture Nicolás Maduro even as he made bets that paid off from that raid, an indictment says.
Pirro could reopen Fed probe at any time, Democratic senators warn
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Dick Durbin, in a letter obtained first by CNBC, question Jeanine Pirro's mention of reopening a probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
U.S. soldier arrested for $400K winning Polymarket bets on Maduro capture, DOJ says
The arrest comes as concerns have grown about people with inside information making bets on the Polymarket and Kalshi prediction markets.
Trump's lack of focus on economy is spooking Republicans as 2026 election looms
President Donald Trump has been posting a lot on social media about his White House ballroom, the Iran war, and Pope Leo XIV. Not much about rising gas prices.
House Republican proposes small-business tax cut to pair with GOP federal budget package
Some congressional Republicans are hoping to tack on tax and other spending proposals to an effort to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump administration discussing currency swap line with United Arab Emirates
Such a move would provide liquidity in dollars to the oil-rich UAE, but could be politically tenuous for the administration amid higher prices at home.
Vance trip to Pakistan for Iran talks is on hold, NYT reports
Trump told CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Tuesday morning that he thinks the U.S. is "going to end up with a great deal" with Iran to end the war.
ICE agent charged with assault by Minnesota prosecutors, arrest warrant issued
Minnesota state prosecutors continue to investigation the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis.
Kevin Warsh wants to lead a scandal-ridden Fed. His wealth is a complication.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is calling attention to potential issues in the Fed chair nominee's financial disclosures.
U.S. Navy stopped 13 ships from passing Iranian port blockade, Pentagon says
The U.S. has signaled optimism about the prospect of reaching a diplomatic end to the Iran war.
U.S. and Iran could meet in Pakistan for peace talks next week: MS NOW
Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a trickle as the U.S. enforces a retaliatory blockade of Iranian ports.
Iran war 'very close to over,' Trump says — and the stock market 'is going to boom'
The U.S. has beaten Iran "militarily" and that the war is "very close to over," Trump said, claiming a peace deal likely.
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