Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Lisa Cook on Fed board
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed inclined to keep Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook in…
Top political figures to watch in 2026
Every year, new political leaders emerge, old ones fade and others fall somewhere in between. In a midterm…
Chief Justice says Constitution remains ‘firm and unshaken’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday that the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the…
Supreme Court signals support for Trump’s power over independent agencies
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday seemed likely to expand presidential control over independent federal agencies,…
J.D. Vance and the Right’s Plan to Help Billionaires Buy Elections
The following is adapted from Master Plan: The Hidden Plot to Legalize Corruption in America, the new book…
New Supreme Court term brings big tests of presidential power
WASHINGTON (AP) — A monumental Supreme Court term begins Monday with major tests of presidential power on the…
Supreme Court allows Trump to cut nearly $800M of research funding
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration can slash hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of research funding in…
Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough faces GOP ire over tax bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — A few Republicans reacted with indignation Thursday after the Senate parliamentarian advised that some of…
Supreme Court allows DOGE staffers to access Social Security data
June 7 (UPI) — The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing members of the Trump administration’s Department of Government…
Is Fed Chair Powell safe from Trump?
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JD Vance sabotages self with attack on Supreme Court
If the British coined the term “too clever by half,” Vice President JD Vance might own the political…
Chief Justice Roberts halts orders for Musk’s DOGE to disclose operations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts agreed Friday to temporarily pause orders that would require Elon Musk…