US prosecutors open investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the new investigation is a pretext to undermine the bank’s independence.
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Iranian FM Araghchi warns Iran ready for war if US wants to ‘test’ it
Foreign minister says he hopes Washington will choose ‘wise option’ of dialogue after Trump threatens US intervention.
Sources: Meta plans to lay off ~10% of its 15,000-person Reality Labs division, disproportionately affecting those working on VR headsets and Horizon Worlds (New York Times)
New York Times:
Sources: Meta plans to lay off ~10% of its 15,000-person Reality Labs division, disproportionately affecting those working on VR headsets and Horizon Worlds — The layoffs are set to be announced this week and would a…
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly sues the Pentagon over his censure, calling it ‘unconstitutional’
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly sued the Pentagon on Monday over attempts to punish him over his participation in a video that called on U.S. troops to resist unlawful orders.
New arrest made in notorious gold heist at Toronto airport
A new arrest has been made in connection to the notorious 2023 gold heist in which millions of dollars’ worth of gold bars were stolen at Toronto Pearson Airport.
Mexico’s Sheinbaum says US military intervention ruled out after talks with Trump
The president of Mexico said “we seek coordination without subordination” after declining US military intervention in talks with Donald Trump.
Adkins Becomes NRO’s Principal Deputy Director
The White House appointed William Adkins as the principal deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) on Monday to replace Troy Meink who became Air Force Secretary last May. […]
More than 100,000 El Paso residents left with little to no water after main break
Officials in Texas city issued boil water notice and set up water distribution centers after main line break on SaturdayMore than 100,000 residents in the Texas border city of El Paso were left with little to no water after a main break over the weeken…
US Fed chief accuses Trump of ‘intimidation’
US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell has claimed the government probe against him is meant to pressure him over interest rate policy
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Republican senator says future of Iran’s leader is ‘limited’ as Trump leans towards action
White House picks up key Democratic ally as foreign policy hawks eye chance to destabilize Iran’s government