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Trump Fed chair pick to vow interest rate independence at key hearing

Trump Fed chair pick to vow interest rate independence at key hearing

Kevin Warsh, US President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Federal Reserve, will stress his dedication to central bank independence on interest rates at a crucial confirmation hearing Tuesday, according to prepared remarks seen by AFP. "I am committed to ensuring that the conduct of monetary policy

FBI director files $250 mn defamation suit against US magazine

FBI director files $250 mn defamation suit against US magazine

FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit on Monday against a US magazine that reported he frequently drinks to excess and is in danger of losing his job. Patel is seeking $250 million in damages from The Atlantic and the author of the article, Sarah Fitzpatrick, for what the

‘The Savant’: Jessica Chastain Says Apple TV Will Release Series Postponed After Charlie Kirk Killing

Months after The Savant was scheduled to premiere on Apple TV, the political thriller may finally see the light of day, according to headliner Jessica Chastain. Apple TV postponed the release of The Savant in September 2025, days after the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, but Chastain told Variety

Pakistan tightens security in Islamabad ahead of US-Iran talks

Pakistan tightens security in Islamabad ahead of US-Iran talks

Security in Pakistan's capital Islamabad was stepped up visibly on Sunday ahead of peace talks between the United States and Iran in the coming days. President Donald Trump said US negotiators will be in Pakistan on Monday to resume talks on ending the war with Iran, little more

Pope says he regrets his remarks interpreted as a debate with Trump

Pope says he regrets his remarks interpreted as a debate with Trump

Pope Leo XIV said Saturday he regretted remarks he made were interpreted as a response to criticism from President Donald Trump, insisting he had no interest in debating the US leader. An example was a speech about "tyrants" ransacking the world that he delivered in Cameroon on Thursday

ICE director stepping down

(The Center Square) – The Department of Homeland Security will see another leadership change as Todd Lyons, acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will step down May 31. Lyons submitted a resignation letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin Thursday, after serving nearly 20 years with the agency. Mullin credited Lyons

Struggling DHS agencies plead with Congress for funding security

(The Center Square) – Department of Homeland Security agencies are requesting a total of $63 billion in fiscal year 2027 appropriations from Congress – even as Congress continues to withhold DHS funding for the current fiscal year. The Homeland Security bill is the only fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill to remain unpassed.