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Trump's $1.5 trillion military budget: What taxpayers are getting

(The Center Square) – The Pentagon's top budget official said Tuesday that the agency's failure to pass eight consecutive audits shouldn't stop Congress from approving the largest military budget in American history, a $1.5 trillion request that represents a 42% increase over current spending.

Kevin Warsh, a former Fed 'hawk' now in tune with Trump

Kevin Warsh, a former Fed 'hawk' now in tune with Trump

Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump's choice to lead the US central bank, was once an inflation foe but has since made the case that interest rates could be lower -- an outcome the president has pushed for. Trump announced in January that Warsh, 56, was his choice to succeed Federal

Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from U.S. House

(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat from Florida, resigned from Congress Tuesday minutes before a House Ethics Committee hearing that would have decided sanctions against her. The committee previously found Cherfilus-McCormick guilty on 25 of 27 ethics charges after a nearly three-year investigation

US Fed chair nominee says will not be controlled by Trump

US Fed chair nominee says will not be controlled by Trump

Donald Trump's choice to lead the US Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, stressed Tuesday that he would not be controlled by the president as he fielded questions on his assets and central bank independence during his confirmation hearing. Warsh, a former Fed governor, was quick to emphasize his commitment

Third lawmaker quits as wave of scandal swamps US Congress

Third lawmaker quits as wave of scandal swamps US Congress

A Democratic lawmaker resigned Tuesday, becoming the third member of the US House of Representatives to step down in just over a week as a wave of ethics scandals engulfs Congress. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida announced her immediate resignation ahead of a scheduled disciplinary hearing by the House Ethics

Trump's messaging on Iran grows increasingly erratic

Trump's messaging on Iran grows increasingly erratic

With his sensational statements on Truth Social and serial phone chats with individual journalists, President Donald Trump has only added to the confusion surrounding his plans for Iran in recent days. The US president has been commenting on the conflict almost in real time in seemingly off-the-cuff exchanges

Republicans unveil budget resolution allotting up to $140 billion for ICE, CBP

(The Center Square) – U.S. Senate Republicans released a blueprint for their immigration enforcement funding bill Tuesday, paving the way to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for 67 days. The budget resolution directs the congressional Judiciary and Homeland Security committees to craft a budget