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Senate Finance approves Klomp nomination for HHS deputy

The Senate Finance Committee on Thursday approved the nomination of Chris Klomp to serve as deputy secretary of Health and Human Services, which would make him second in command to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in a 15-12 vote.  Klomp has risen through the ranks of the Trump administration, most…

Roll Call · Sep 24

Not a ‘toaster’: GOP senator urges Judiciary panel to probe Don Jr. wedding party

At least one Senate Republican is calling for an investigation of wedding after-party celebrations for President Donald Trump’s eldest son, which were financed by a Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin. The topic created waves on Capitol Hill on Tuesday thanks to a letter sent by Sen. John Curtis,…

Roll Call · Sep 22

MSNBC Pundit's Tweet Accusing Lawyer of "Coach[ing]" Jan. 6 Hearing Witness "to Lie" Wasn't Negligent

From today's decision by Judge Loren AliKhan (D.D.C.) in Passantino v. Weissmann (for an earlier decision in the case, see… The post MSNBC Pundit's Tweet Accusing Lawyer of "Coach[ing]" Jan. 6 Hearing Witness "to Lie" Wasn't Negligent appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Sep 21

Attempt to divert attention from backlash over UPI tax: Congress on govt's Parl panel claims

Congress denies supporting a parliamentary committee's report on UPI payment fees. The party accuses the government of diversion after a significant public backlash. Government sources claim Congress MPs backed a tiered Merchant Discount Rate framework. Congress MPs state no specific UPI tax proposal was discussed. The opposition demands a rollback…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Billionaire Leon Black held in contempt of Congress by House over Epstein investigation

Black's lawyers have denounced the Oversight Committee's pursuit of the former head of a private equity firm as an abuse of congressional power

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Kevin Warsh Struck a Hawkish Tone As The Fed Hiked Rates. Stocks Reversed Gains And Fell.

"The plain fact is that inflation is too high, and has been for too long," Warsh said.

International Business Times · Sep 16

The Fed just delivered a unanimous rate hike, the first in three years, and no cuts through 2027

Inflation has been above 2% for five years. The Fed just decided that was long enough.

Fortune · Sep 16

Fed raises rates for the first time since 2023 in unanimous vote defying Trump

The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to a range of 3.75% to 4%, its first increase since July 2023, in a unanimous 12-0 vote that puts Chair Kevin Warsh directly at odds with the US president who appointed him.

Euronews · Sep 16

Supreme Court refuses to reconstitute panel probing police excesses against student protesters

The Supreme Court declined to alter the high-powered committee examining police actions. Objections against committee members were deemed based on conjecture and preconceived notions. The court directed the committee to proceed with its examination of allegations. Vulnerable witnesses will receive due protection and their identities kept confidential. Senior Advocate Monika…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

House panel recommends Leon Black be held in contempt over Epstein inquiry subpoenas

Financier refused to comply with subpoenas seeking his testimony for the investigation into the late sex offender

The Guardian - US · Sep 15