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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell revealed on Sunday that he is the subject of a criminal investigation launched by federal prosecutors. In a recorded statement, Powell explained that the U.S. Department of Justice had served subpoenas to the Federal Reserve and warned him of potential criminal charges related to his testimony before the Senate concerning renovations of Fed buildings. Powell described the investigation as extraordinary and suggested it stemmed from his refusal to lower

President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race, urging voters to turn away from leading progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani. "Regardless of your personal opinion of Andrew Cuomo, there's really no option here. He needs your vote, and we can only hope he leads effectively," Trump wrote on Truth Social Monday night. "He has the ability—Mamdani does not!" Trump had previously suggested he would consider limiting

US President Donald Trump has declared an immediate halt to all ongoing trade discussions with Canada in response to a televised ad criticizing the tariffs he implemented against the country. The commercial, funded by Ontario’s provincial government, featured a quote from former President Ronald Reagan—widely regarded as a conservative icon—stating that tariffs "hurt every American." Reacting on social media, Trump denounced the ad as "FAKE" and "egregious,"

Last week, China's Ministry of Commerce issued "Notice No. 62 of 2025". Unlike ordinary administrative updates, this one has disrupted the delicate trade truce between China and the United States. The announcement outlined broad new restrictions on rare earth exports, strengthening China’s hold over the global supply of these key materials—reigniting concerns in Washington about China’s strategic economic position. China dominates the rare earth processing industry, which is

The Trump administration has initiated large-scale layoffs of federal employees as part of an effort to gain leverage over Democrats during the ongoing government shutdown. "Reductions in force have begun," confirmed White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought on Friday via a social media post, referencing the term commonly abbreviated as "RIFs". A spokesperson for the office verified that the layoffs were underway and described them as “significant.”

US President Donald Trump has stated that his broad tariffs on international imports are designed to stimulate job creation at home, strengthen the national economy, and contribute to federal revenues through increased duties. However, several analysts have cautioned that these measures might encourage exporters to direct their business to other countries such as China, potentially causing prices to climb for American consumers. According to agricultural brokers interviewed by the BBC, there

Several employees at the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have been placed on administrative leave after endorsing a public letter criticizing the agency's current direction, according to the nonprofit that released the statement. The group of workers was suspended on Tuesday, following their decision to support the open letter issued the previous day. The timing coincided with the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and the letter voiced serious concerns about

President Trump’s statements concerning the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran have oscillated dramatically—from passionately endorsing Israeli military strikes to pointedly distancing the U.S. from them, then seemingly reversing again. This shifting stance has contributed to a growing sense of instability, coinciding with an escalation in the violence on the ground and Trump's early departure from the G7 summit in Canada. He cited "big stuff" awaiting him in Washington as

Last week, Donald Trump introduced a bold tariff proposal that threatened to disrupt the global trade network and strain long-standing partnerships with America's allies. However, a major portion of that plan has now been placed on hold. The president opted to delay increased tariffs on most countries for 90 days, while forging ahead with a more confrontational approach toward China. Does this partial retreat bring Trump any closer to achieving his objectives on trade? Here’s a breakdown

With just a single day remaining, the contest for the White House teeters on a knife-edge—both at the national level and especially in the crucial battleground states. Surveys show an incredibly tight race, hovering within the margin of error, meaning Donald Trump or Kamala Harris could easily be two or three points ahead—enough to secure a clear victory. There's a strong argument for why either candidate might have the upper hand in building a winning coalition in key areas and ensuring

The lead actor of a controversial new Donald Trump biopic has remarked that the former president "should be thankful" for presenting a "nuanced, three-dimensional portrayal" of his life. American actor Sebastian Stan steps into the role of Trump in The Apprentice, a film that delves into the mogul’s early days as a real estate figure in New York City. Trump has threatened to initiate legal actions against the film's creators, dismissing it as "fabricated and