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Federal Reserve Independence Largely up to the Central Bank: Kevin Warsh
President Donald Trump’s replacement for Jerome Powell supports restoring institutions such as the Federal Reserve ‘to what they once were.’
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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Step Down
Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling will serve as acting secretary.
Trump Says He’s ‘Highly Unlikely’ to Extend Iran Ceasefire If No Deal Reached by Deadline
The ceasefire with Iran will expire on the evening of April 22, Trump said.
Tech Boom, Then Layoffs, Leave Lasting Mark on Austin Housing Market
New reports show that tech worker migration and mass layoffs have pushed Austin’s once-heated housing market toward balance.
12 Years After Charges Filed, Iranian Suspect Faces US Justice in China–Iran Scheme
Reza Dindar is accused of a conspiracy to benefit his homeland with American-made sonar systems that were shipped to China, then Iran, an indictment states.
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Iran-Backed Terrorist Groups Plotting Attacks Against Americans in Iraq, US Says
Last month, freelance American journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted in Baghdad by the Iranian-backed terrorist group Kataib Hezbollah.
Following Paul Revere’s Revolutionary Ride
People along Paul Revere’s famous route from Boston to Lexington, Massachusetts, said the 250th anniversary of America will be ‘extra special.’
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Chinese Illegal Immigrants Use Gift Card Fraud to Fund China’s Military, ICE Chief Says
‘The CCP is a huge threat,’ Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said.
Texas Sues Democratic Party’s ActBlue Platform
Attorney General Ken Paxton claims that the fundraising platform is fraudulently accepting donations from foreign entities and dark money.
Chicago Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Conspiring With ISIS
An organization led by the individual encouraged people to carry out ‘lone wolf’ attacks on Western countries.
USDA, US Army Break Ground on Texas Facility to Combat Flesh-Eating Parasite Spread
The facility, when fully operational, can produce 300 million sterile flies per week to counter the New World Screwworm threat.
Blue Origin Successfully Lands Reused Rocket Booster for 1st Time
The New Glenn rocket booster landed on a sea-based platform in the Atlantic Ocean on the morning of April 19.
US State Department Issues Travel Advisory for Haiti
The travel advisory update comes amid heated legislative debate about the presence of Haitian nationals in the United States.
US Treasury Extends Russian Crude Waiver Amid Supply Disruptions
The Treasury Department has extended sanctions relief through mid-May amid global fuel price turmoil tied to the Iran war.
$340 Million in Fraud Cases See Action During 1-Week Period: DOJ
The Department of Justice summarized new arrests, sentencings, and guilty pleas in cases across America as the Trump administration continues a fraud crackdown.
US to Create 4000-Acre High-Tech Economic Security Zone in the Philippines
Relations between Manila and Washington have grown significantly more cordial since Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took office in 2022.
US Sanctions Sons of Nicaragua’s Leaders, Gold Industry Officials
The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions Thursday on several Nicaraguan officials and companies tied to the country’s gold sector.
State Department Expands Visa Restrictions to Counter Adversaries in Western Hemisphere
The Trump administration banned 26 unnamed individuals from entry into the U.S., and laid the groundwork for action against others who undermine U.S. interests.
How are Venezuelans Feeling Months After Maduro’s Capture?
It’s been months since the United States captured former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
CENTCOM Head Says US Forces Rearming and Reorganizing During Iran Ceasefire
A U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports has been in effect since April 13.
