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Warsh is sworn in as the Fed chair after Trump's bid for greater control over the independent bank

President Donald Trump has overseen the White House swearing-in of the new Federal Reserve chair

AAP · May 22

US Fed chair Kevin Warsh says will be 'reform-oriented' at glitzy White House swearing-in

New US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh vowed to be "reform-oriented" as he was sworn in at the White House on Friday, with President Donald Trump insisting the central bank chief would be "totally independent." It is unusual for the chief of the Fed -- an independent non-partisan body that…

The Economic Times · May 22

White House secretly ‘freaked’ about potential of breaking $5.02 gas record set under Biden

President Donald Trump has often boasted about his administration’s economic policies by comparing them to high prices under the Biden administration

The Independent UK · May 22

Donald Trump Jr, Bettina Anderson Wedding: Why POTUS Might 'Get Killed' If He Attends

Donald Trump may miss his son's wedding due to US-Iran tensions, sparking criticism and highlighting the political challenges surrounding the event.

International Business Times UK · May 22

White House Tries To Turn Drake's New Album Into 'MAGA' Meme, Immediately Regrets It

Fans quickly tore White House's stint on imitating Drake's 'Iceman' album cover, stating the stunt was another misjudged attempt to hijack pop culture.

International Business Times UK · May 22

‘Trump Wins Gold’? President bizarrely shares very old front page in late-night post after Senate GOP’s ‘slush fund’ revolt

It was unclear what prompted the president to post the three-month-old newspaper clip celebrating his State of the Union back in February, but it came hours after the Senate bolted DC over his planned $1.8B DOJ ‘weaponization’ fund

The Independent UK · May 22

America’s nonprofit sector is pushing back against an ‘authoritarian playbook’

Social scientists and commentators have for years been expressing concerns about what they call the “authoritarian playbook.” To be clear, no such book exists. But would-be and actual dictators do tend to follow a common set of strategies to consolidate power.

The Conversation · May 22

Donald Trump Brain Decline: POTUS Claims He 'Settled Eight Wars' As Doctors Declare Him Unfit

Donald Trump's latest claim that he 'settled eight wars' has reignited scrutiny of his physical and mental health, as senior US doctors label him 'mentally unfit.'

International Business Times UK · May 22

Republicans Call Off House Vote To Reject Iran War Powers Resolution Amid Defections

Republicans called off a vote that would have sought to reject a war powers resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's ability to conduct the war in Iran without congressional approval.

International Business Times · May 22

Trump officials tried to ban half of US voting machines, citing conspiracy theories

A Trump administration plan aimed to ban Dominion voting machines. Officials considered declaring components national-security risks. This effort sought federal control over elections. The plan failed due to a lack of evidence. This episode highlights attempts to influence election processes. It occurred as Republicans anticipated midterm losses.

The Economic Times · May 22