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The quiet visual cue Powell employs to reinforce the Fed’s independence

Fed Chair Jerome Powell's iconic purple tie has become a quiet symbol of the central bank's effort to remain independent and above partisan politics.

Senators unveil bill to combat financial aid fraud by 'ghost students'

A bipartisan group of senators is introducing legislation to prevent fraudsters scamming the federal student aid system for their own gain.

FBI to deliver ‘final report’ on missing scientists ‘shortly’ amid growing scrutiny

FBI Director Kash Patel says the bureau will produce a report "in short order" on whether mysterious scientist deaths and disappearances are linked.

Woman exposed running visa fraud scheme spanning years, posing as immigration officer

Texas woman Mayra Collins faces federal charges for allegedly impersonating immigration officers in a visa fraud scheme spanning from 2022 to 2025.

Walz a no-show at key fraud hearing despite being in the building on other business: GOP leader

Rep. Robbins says Gov. Tim Walz skipped a Minnesota state fraud hearing despite allegedly being in the building, citing his arrogance as the reason.

Repeat offender with dozens of prior charges arrested for burglarizing church in Soros-backed DA's county

A man with a long rap sheet was allegedly caught burglarizing a Virginia church in a county led by a Soros-backed prosecutor under Congress' eye.

Dems’ ‘No Kings’ rhetoric backfires as critics lambaste ‘confusing’ reaction to actual king

King Charles III received a bipartisan standing ovation in Congress, prompting Republicans to highlight Democrats' "No Kings" protest hypocrisy.

Speaker Johnson one step closer to renewing controversial spy program after conservatives fall in line

House Republicans cleared a key procedural vote on a three-year FISA Section 702 extension after adding a permanent ban on central bank digital currencies to a procedural measure.

Mamdani says if he speaks to King Charles, he'd tell him to return controversial gem to India

Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he'd encourage King Charles to return the controversial 105.6-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond to India during if the two happen to speak at a 9/11 memorial event in New York City.

After third assassination attempt, debate grows over whether Trump attack warrants another investigation

Congress shows little urgency to investigate the third Trump assassination attempt as conspiracies swirl and lawmakers debate whether hearings are needed.

Trump’s behind-the-scenes enforcer pulls back the curtain in rare public move

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles launched her own X account to share updates about advancing President Trump's agenda and delivering on promises.

Missing scientist scrutiny reaches FBI as Patel's probe of mystery disappearances set for 'final report'

FBI Director Kash Patel says the bureau will produce a report "in short order" on whether mysterious scientist deaths and disappearances are linked.

Thomas leaves nothing left unsaid on racial gerrymandering decision: ‘go further’

Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by Gorsuch, says the Voting Rights Act does not regulate redistricting, going beyond the court's 6-3 ruling Wednesday.

WATCH: Trump EPA chief sparks explosive hearing showdown over global warming alarm from Dems: 'I'm talking'

Menendez Jr. sparred with EPA chief Lee Zeldin over climate change, energy prices and government waste in another fiery congressional hearing Tuesday.

Emmer, DOJ escalate pressure on Walz after Patel clash over fraud raids: 'More BS'

Rep. Tom Emmer slams Gov. Tim Walz for claiming credit for Minneapolis fraud raids, saying the FBI and DOJ drafted and executed the search warrants.