White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett on Tuesday dismissed concerns that his closeness to President Trump could influence his decisions as the next potential chairman of the Federal Reserve. “The idea that being close to the President and serving the President well makes someone ineligible for any job… Source link
The National Historic Trust has filed suit against President Trump, the Department of the Interior, the National Park Service, the General Services Administration, and their heads to stop the construction of a new ballroom at the White House, arguing that it was done illegally and without any review or public input. Source link
The National Security Strategy 2025 works to undermine the international order that the United States was once proud to lead and defend, as Russia and China have done. Source link
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wills said in a new interview that she and President Trump had a “loose agreement” to move beyond “score settlement” after the first 90 days of his second term, but she acknowledged that her attacks against his opponents “could look like retaliation” in some cases. Wills’ comments came… Source…
Renner and Singer were found dead of stab wounds inside their Brentwood, California home on Sunday, KTLA has confirmed. Source link
Banks, fintechs, and emerging digital asset companies are working to create systems that are faster, more accessible, and more interconnected. However, these industry changes bring their own risks and challenges for policymakers. How can innovation and oversight move forward together to strengthen trust in the financial system? What does responsible modernization do? Source link
Less than 100 days have passed since the murder of Charlie Kirk. It will take several years to know the implications of one of the most historically significant events of 2025, but early results are not encouraging. Two data points from this week: 1) Kirk’s widow, Erica, held a summit with one of her late……
The Hills Defense & NetSec Newsletter {Beacon} Defense & National Security Defense & National Security Welcome to The Big Story Following a deadly weekend attack in Syria, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed Monday that the U.S. will “avenge with overwhelming force” the killing of two Iowa National Guard members killed in an ambush in Syria….
{Beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Wright expressed hope that electricity prices will soon stop rising. Energy Secretary Chris Wright expressed hope that electricity prices would soon stop rising. © The Associated Press “Very soon, you will see a stop to electricity price increases. And[with Trump’s]continuation… Source link
The Senate cleared a key procedural hurdle on Monday as it looks to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) before lawmakers leave town for recess at the end of the week. Senators voted 76-20 to bring the annual defense policy bill one step closer to final passage, which will take more time… Source link
