Bessent Steps Up Criticism of Fed as Auditions for Chair Intensify
by Treasury secretaries are expected to refrain from meddling in the Federal Reserve’s operations. The Fed is an autonomous organization that, in the opinion of most …
Two Found, Two Missing: An Agonizing Search After the Texas Floods
The plan was to visit the estate in Texas’ Hill Country for a typical weekend getaway with pals. Quiet and reflective, Aidan Heartfield enjoyed these …
California Rejects Trump Demand to Remove Trans Athletes From Women’s Sports
This week, California education officials formally rejected a federal demand that transgender athletes be excluded from women’s and girls’ sports. The Trump administration warned that …
Agriculture Dept. to Crack Down on Chinese Ownership of American Farmland
Citing a national security danger, the Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would work to restrict foreign and Chinese purchases of American farmland. The …
North Carolina Family of 4 Killed in Small Plane Crash
The small plane they were in crashed Monday afternoon, killing four members of a family that operated a big farm in North Carolina that supplied …
10 Charged With Attempted Murder in Officer Shooting at ICE Detention Center
On Monday, eleven individuals detained in connection with the shooting death of a police officer at a Texas Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility were …
Laura Loomer, Trump’s Blunt Instrument
Since taking office, President Trump has fought many skirmishes, but one particularly heated one stands out for the president’s willingness to listen to previously marginalized …
Liberal Fund-Raising Drive Seeks $250 Million to Aid Pushback Against Trump
According to those briefed on the issue, several of the nation’s biggest leftist foundations are covertly trying to raise at least $250 million to support …
Supreme Court Clears Way for Trump Administration’s Mass Firings of Federal Workers
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration may proceed with its plans to reduce the federal workforce and abolish federal agencies. Tens of …
What Is a Trade Deal? Trump Takes an Expansive View.
The Trump administration is attempting to reach agreements with nations worldwide, indicating to its principal trading partners that it is amenable to discussions prior to …