Bill Ackman Calls for Merging Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Amid Trump’s IPO Push
Merging mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could turn out to be highly beneficial in terms of lower mortgage rates for Americans while...
Homeless People in DC to Face Fines, Jail if They Refuse Shelter, Treatment: White House
WASHINGTON—Homeless people in Washington could face fines and be jailed if they refuse to go to a shelter or receive mental health services, according...
Appeals Court Removes Block on DOGE Data Access
An appeals court has removed a block imposed on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) accessing data within various federal departments. In a 2-1...
Trump Threatens Allowing ‘Major Lawsuit’ Against Fed Chair Powell Over Central Bank Renovation
President Donald Trump has escalated his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, threatening to allow a “major lawsuit” against him over the central...
White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing at 1 p.m. ET on Aug. 12. …
DeSantis Names State Sen. Jay Collins as Lieutenant Governor
After roughly six months, Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis finally decided on his next lieutenant governor: state Sen. Jarrid “Jay” Collins. The governor said on...
Chicago Mayor to Address Trump’s National Guard Plan
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addresses President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard in Chicago at 11 a.m. ET on Aug. 12. …
Tariff Costs Borne by Consumers Could Triple by Year-End: Goldman Sachs
American consumers have absorbed roughly 22 percent of the costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs through June, but that is expected to swell to 67 percent...
LIVE NOW: Texas House Holds Legislative Session on Aug. 12 With Many Democratic Lawmakers Absent
The Texas House of Representatives holds a legislative session at 11 a.m. ET on Aug. 12, after many Democratic lawmakers left the state. …