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Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed Chair remains with central bank after his term ends

President Donald Trump has again threatened to fire Jerome Powell if the Federal Reserve Chair decides to stay on the central bank's governing board after his term as chair expires next month

On filing deadline, GOP blasts Democrats for opposing Trump tax cuts, ‘making life more expensive’

On Tax Day 2026, Senate GOP launches ads in seven key races targeting Democrats who voted against working families tax cuts signed by President Trump.

Trump-Tillis tiff deepens as president says he ‘quit,’ concedes Fed fight could doom new chair confirmation

Kevin Warsh's Federal Reserve confirmation hearing heads to the Senate next week, but Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., plans to block President Donald Trump's pick over DOJ probe.

Biden border officials released alleged killer of Chicago student 'due to lack of space,' documents show

Biden-era border officials released alleged killer Jose Medina-Medina despite noting he had no asylum claim, House Judiciary Republicans reveal.

Millions tap Trump tax cuts this filing season as refunds top $3,400

Over 53 million tax filers claimed Trump's signature tax cuts this season, with the average refund climbing above $3,400, Treasury Department data shows.

DHS shutdown enters Day 60 with all eyes on House Republicans to end it

Congress returned with no end in sight for the 60-day DHS shutdown as Republicans eye a "skinny" reconciliation bill to fund immigration enforcement.

Race for California governor moves on after dramatic downfall of Rep. Eric Swalwell

After the dramatic downfall of Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, the race for California governor is moving on

Noncitizen charged with voting in Minnesota 2024 election after admitting ‘mistake’ to investigators

A noncitizen in Minnesota is accused of voting in the 2024 election, facing felony charges as Republicans push for stronger voter ID legislation.

California Dems ripped for bill dubbed the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ that could penalize independent journalists

California Democrats face backlash over a bill critics say would criminalize investigative journalism and shield immigration service providers.

Stolen IDs sold for ‘Happy Meal’ prices fuel billions in US benefit fraud

Criminals can buy stolen identities for the price of a fast-food meal and use AI to file fake benefit claims, a former inspector general told Congress.

Hunter Biden concedes privilege behind dad’s pardon reversal as he jabs Trump admin

Hunter Biden admits his own bias regarding the presidential pardon from his father, claiming the founders never imagined Donald Trump or his family.

Over a dozen state officials rally behind game-changing Trump admin rule cracking down on fraud: 'Essential'

Financial officers from 12 states rally behind a Trump administration rule targeting healthcare middlemen to lower costs and root out fraud and waste.

David Axelrod trying to tamp down speculation after meeting the pope

David Axelrod denies his Pope Leo XIV meeting was a precursor to a potential summit with former President Barack Obama amid accusations of politically motivated Trump criticism.

House Dems launch impeachment push against Hegseth

Thirteen House Democrats filed six articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, accusing him of war crimes and reckless handling of classified information.

WATCH: Ex-NATO chief draws red line as Trump fumes alliance abandoned US during Iran war

Former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says the alliance should not be drawn into supporting U.S. military operations against Iran, calling NATO defensive.