Articles filed under Political Figures
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GOP chair rejects Clintons’ offer in Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress voteFeb 02, 2026 1:07 pm - The Republican chair of a House Committee rejected an offer Monday from former President Bill Clinton to conduct a transcribed interview for a House investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, pushing the threat to hold both Clintons in contempt of Congress closer towards a vote.
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Trump plans to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop buying Russian oilFeb 02, 2026 1:03 pm - President Donald Trump said Monday that he plans to lower tariffs on goods from India to 18%, from 25%, after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil.
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Don’t have your REAL ID? $45 TSA screening fee starts SundayJan 30, 2026 6:14 pm - The federal government recommends adults without REAL ID or passports pay $45 to use the ConfirmID program or risk missing flights.
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Warsh’s challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump’s demandsJan 30, 2026 11:36 am - Kevin Warsh has sought the job of Federal Reserve chair, off and on, since President Donald Trump first considered him for the position nearly a decade ago. Now that he is in line for the position, the enormity of the challenge ahead of him is clear.
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Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax recordsJan 30, 2026 8:16 am - President Donald Trump, his two eldest sons and the Trump family business on Thursday sued the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department over the leak of their tax information to news organizations during the first Trump administration.
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Trump names former Federal Reserve official Warsh as the next Fed chair to replace PowellJan 30, 2026 8:05 am - President Donald Trump said Friday that he will nominate former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Fed, a decision likely to result in sharp changes to the powerful agency that could bring it closer to the White House.
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Trump’s border czar suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota, but only after ‘cooperation’Jan 29, 2026 2:33 pm - The Trump administration could reduce the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota, but only if state and local officials cooperate, the president's border czar said Thursday, noting he has “zero tolerance” for protesters who assault federal officers or impede the ongoing Twin Cities operation.
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Justice Department charges man who squirted vinegar on Rep. Ilhan OmarJan 29, 2026 12:21 pm - The Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis.
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Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdownJan 29, 2026 8:13 am - Democrats and White House struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday as they consider new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement
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Duckworth’s busy day: Sparring with JD Vance, proposing $1.5 billion plan to fix rail bridgesJan 28, 2026 7:20 pm - U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth challenges Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Venezuela, introduces grant program to rebuild decrepit commuter rail bridges.