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The Trump White House Wants One National A.I. Law
The Trump administration released a six-pronged legislative framework Friday aimed at establishing a single national policy on artificial intelligence.
Trump Turns Up the Heat on Powell, Calling Him "Stubborn, Incompetent"
President Trump doubled down on his support for the DOJ criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday.
Fed Chair Will Stay Put Until New Chair is Confirmed by Senate
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced he will stay on as chair pro tem if his nominated successor Kevin Warsh is not confirmed by the Senate before May.
Trump's Top Counterterrorism Chief Quits Over Iran War
Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned Tuesday in direct opposition to President Trump's Iran war.
Trump Shelves Century-Old Shipping Law to Steady Oil Markets
President Trump issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act in response to instability in oil markets caused by the Iran war.
Airline CEOs Urge Congress to Fund TSA During DHS Shutdown
The CEOs of major U.S. airlines and cargo carriers are urging Congress to restore funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
Senate Republicans Push Vote on Trump-Backed Voter ID Bill Amid Democratic Opposition
Senate Republicans are preparing to vote on the SAVE America Act, a voter-ID bill backed by President Trump, though it faces strong opposition from Democrats.
U.S. Allows Iranian Oil Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Global Supply Concerns
The United States is allowing Iranian oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz to help maintain global oil supplies, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Paramount CEO Vows CNN Editorial Independence Amid Merger Concerns
Paramount CEO David Ellison said editorial independence at CNN will be maintained as his company works to secure regulatory approval for its acquisition of WB.
Markets Fall After Trump Demands Iran’s “Unconditional Surrender”
President Trump said the U.S. war with Iran will not end without the country’s “unconditional surrender,” escalating tensions and rattling financial markets.
Kristi Noem Steps Down as Homeland Security Secretary
President Donald Trump announced that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will step down at the end of March after serving just over a year in the role.
Texas Dem James Talarico Wins Primary, Sets Up High-Stakes Senate Showdown
James Talarico emerged as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas after defeating rep. Jasmine Crockett.
Federal Judge Orders Refunds for Trump-Era Tariffs
A Federal Judge in New York ruled that companies that paid tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are entitled to refunds.
Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair Amid Senate Standoff
President Donald Trump has formally nominated Kevin Warsh to serve as the next Federal Reserve Chair, replacing Jerome Powell if confirmed by the Senate.
Drone Strikes Damage AWS Data Centers in UAE and Bahrain
Amazon Web Services said drone strikes tied to the ongoing Middle East conflict damaged two data centers in the UAE and a facility in Bahrain.
Evacuation Flights Begin as Middle East Airspace Shutdowns Strand Thousands
Travelers stranded by escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran began departing the United Arab Emirates on limited evacuation flights.
Supreme Court Blocks Redraw of NYC GOP District Ahead of 2026
The Supreme Court issued a ruling halting the redrawing of New York City’s only republican held congressional district.
