Politics

‘Drop in the bucket’: Why Wall Street will shrug off Bessent’s bond market plans - Politico

The action by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent comes amid a selloff of longer-term U.S. government debt.

Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's right-hand woman? - BBC

One of Trump's longest serving and most loyal aides, Harp was thrust again into the spotlight when Democrat Jon Ossoff noted her closeness to the president.

Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation ever’ against Iran - Al Jazeera

US president also says any country that trades with Iran will ‘face tremendous economic consequences’.

Trump’s Plan to Squeeze Iran’s Economy Will Live or Die in Dubai - WSJ

Kennedy Center delays restoring Trump’s name to front amid legal battle - The Hill

The Kennedy Center has agreed to hold off on placing President Trump’s name onto the performing arts building amid an ongoing legal battle over the venue. The center’s Trump-aligned board voted last w...

Jimmy Gomez being investigated for 'sexual harassments and assault,' lawyers allege - Politico

The statement from the attorneys Wednesday dispute the California Democrat's claims that his interactions with their client were consensual.

Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration - AP News

President Donald Trump has picked Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Overton is a deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council and a trusted figure in Trump's ad...

Trump expected to pick White House aide to lead FDA - The Washington Post

Heidi Overton works on the White House's Domestic Policy Council. She would replace Marty Makary, who resigned in May after months of turmoil at the agency.

Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for 3 days - Axios

It's "based on the fact that Canada and the U.S.A., subject to the finalization of documents, have a DEAL!" Trump wrote.

Trump’s pick for Wyoming governor is the latest endorsee to lose primary - Politico

State Sen. Eric Barlow defeated Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder, who had President Donald Trump’s support in the race.

Angie Nixon scores socialist breakthrough in Trump's Florida - Axios

Nixon, a Jacksonville state representative and former union organizer joined DSA during the campaign.

South Korean and US militaries shorten drills by about half after Trump ordered a reduction - AP News

The South Korean and U.S. militaries have confirmed Wednesday they were sharply scaling back major joint drills. South Korea’s military said Wednesday the drills with the U.S. would end Friday, not Au...