Politics

What we know about Trump’s Fed chair candidates so far

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's whittled down his list of potential Federal Reserve chair candidates to four as he considers a successor to Jerome Powell — a choice that could reset the path of the U.S. economy.

Ghislaine Maxwell doesn’t want Epstein grand jury transcripts released

By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

Maxwell hasn't seen the material herself, her attorneys said — the grand jury process is conducted behind closed doors. But she opposes unsealing what her lawyers described as potentially “hearsay-laden” transcripts of grand jury testimony, which was given in secret…

‘Democracy isn’t working’: Many young adults believe voting is not important, AP-NORC poll finds

By Nicholas Riccardi, Linley Sanders, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Associated Press

A new poll finds young people in the United States are less engaged in politics than older generations are. Many young adults feel disillusioned with the political system and question the importance of voting.

Hezbollah threatens to resume firing missiles at Israel if it intensifies operations in Lebanon

By Associated Press

The U.S. wants full disarmament of Hezbollah, while the group says the ceasefire only mentions disarmament south of a key river in Lebanon.

WATCH: U.S. government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distances

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

The federal government had already approved 657 waivers to allow companies to do this, but the waiver process made it difficult.

Rwanda agrees to take deportees from the U.S. after a previous migrant deal with the UK collapsed

By Ignatius Ssuuna, Gerald Imray, Associated Press

The U.S. is seeking more deals with African countries to deport people they say entered the country illegally.

House committee issues subpoenas for Epstein files, depositions with Clintons and other officials

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press

The Republican-controlled committee also issued subpoenas for depositions with former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and eight former top law enforcement officials.

Texas and California joust for political advantage, with Trump’s agenda and House majority in play

By Bill Barrow, Nadia Lathan, Michael R. Blood, Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The nation’s two most populous states — California and Texas — grappled for political advantage in advance of 2026 elections that could reorder the balance of power in Washington and threaten President Donald Trump’s agenda at…

Texas Democrats leave state to stop GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump

By Stephanie Sy, Solveig Rennan

Democrats from the Texas House of Representatives have fled the state in order to block the passage of a new congressional map. The redistricting is a priority for President Trump, but critics call it gerrymandering and election-rigging. Stephanie Sy reports.

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Trump trying to ‘insulate himself from the will of the public,’ Texas Democrat says

By Geoff Bennett, Ian Couzens

Texas Democrats left the state to block a vote on a mid-decade redistricting plan that would benefit Republicans. Geoff Bennett discussed the move with Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, who is currently in Illinois.

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