Bessent SNAP food benefits could restart by Wednesday
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks as he and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer hold a press conference on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank annual meetings in Washington, D.C., U.S., Oct. 15, 2025. Ken Cedeno | Reuters SNAP food benefits could restart as early as Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday morning….
Walz addresses fraud scandal: Minnesota's 'generosity has been taken advantage of'
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) addressed his state’s growing fraud scandal on Friday, telling residents that the North Star State’s “generosity has been taken advantage of.” The scandal came to light after more than 50 people were convicted of stealing millions of dollars from a federally funded nutrition program. As… Source link
Trump wants Venezuela 'deal' with oil companies
{Beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment Big Story Trump wants Venezuela to make ‘deal’ with oil companies Major oil companies have expressed interest in doing business in Venezuela with objections as President Trump said Friday he is seeking an agreement to decide which companies will drill in the Latin American nation. © Ivan Vuchi,……
Traders now see next Fed interest rate move as a hike following inflation surge
Construction on the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images Markets for the first time in the current cycle now think the Federal Reserve‘s next move will be an interest rate hike. Following a week of surprisingly high inflation readings,…
Trump Jan. 6 pardon recipient charged with Jeffries death threat
U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Building on Sept. 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images A New York man who received a pardon from President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol has…
Obamas call latest fatal Minnesota shooting a ‘wake-up call to every American, regardless of party’
Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle condemned the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement in Minnesota following the fatal shooting of protester Alex Pretti on Sunday. Authorities said Preeti was killed as he approached law enforcement with a handgun, however, video footage released shows only a phone in the 37-year-old’s hand. “The murder of Alex…
‘Beyoncé Bowl’ Ravens-Texans Christmas halftime show wins Emmy Award
Beyonsey is officially an Amy Award winner, who was won for his 2024 NFL Christmas Day Halftime performance at the 77th Annual Amy Awards for diversity, nonfiction, or outstanding costumes for reality programming. Editor’s choice 2 related Jurid winners for EMMYS were announced on Tuesday, with the recipients with Beyoncé. “Beyonsey Bowl” understood, performed during…
US launches third round of strikes after Iran announces strait closure
The US military launched a third round of strikes against Iran on Saturday in response to an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). Iran said it was closing the vital oil trade route after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked the Cyprus-flagged container…
Here’s what current and former Fed officials are saying about Lisa Cook investigation
Lisa Cook, governor of the US Federal Reserve, during the Federal Reserve Board open meeting in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images Current and former Federal Reserve officials struck a common note when asked about Lisa Cook’s situation: It’s imperative the central bank’s independence is preserved….