Powell claimed, without evidence, that the inquries into the renovations and his congressional testimony were merely “pretexts” for political interference in monetary policy.
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US could lift additional sanctions on Venezuela next week to facilitate oil sales
Bessent said late on Friday that almost $5 billion worth of Venezuela’s currently frozen IMF Special Drawing Rights monetary assets could be deployed to help Read More
Four tankers that left Venezuela in ‘dark mode’ return as US eyes the country’s oil
Four Venezuelan oil tankers reportedly return to port after operating in “dark mode” as the U.S. seizes vessels amid Trump’s push to acquire oil.
Iran Authorities Signal Intensified Crackdown As Unrest Grows
Iran’s authorities indicated on Saturday they could intensify their crackdown on the biggest anti-government demonstrations in years, with the Revolutionary Guards blaming unrest on terrorists Read More
U.S. Job Growth Stuck In Slow Gear In December; Unemployment Rate Dips To 4.4%
WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (Reuters) – U.S. employment growth slowed more than expected in December amid job losses in the construction, retail and manufacturing sectors, but Read More
FLASHBACK: Jill Biden visited Minnesota to tout billions in childcare spending during husband’s administration
Former first lady Jill Biden praised billions in federal childcare aid passed by Democrats during a 2022 stop in Minneapolis alongside Gov. Tim Walz.
Chaos!: Democrats Use Minneapolis Shooting to Push Their Anti-Trump 2026 Campaign Theme
Democrats are using the shooting death of a progressive street protestor to magnify their 2026 campaign theme: That President Donald Trump is imposing “chaos” on stable American communities.
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Iran’s Exiled Crown Prince Says He Is Ready To Return For ‘Ultimate Battle’
Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi says he is prepared to return to Iran for the first time since 1979 for the “ultimate battle” as nationwide Read More
RFK Jr.’s barnyard ringtone interrupts White House MAHA briefing, sparks laughs
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s phone went off during a press conference focused on unveiling new dietary guidelines Wednesday.
Trump Says Venezuela Will Turn Over 30–50 Million Barrels Of Oil To U.S.
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Venezuela’s interim authorities will transfer between 30 and 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the United States. The Read More