Trump rules out Bessent as next Fed chair
President Trump said Tuesday he was taking Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent off the list of prospective candidates for the next chair of the Federal Reserve.“Well I lov...
US services activity flatlined in July, ISM data shows
By Dan Burns(Reuters) -U.S. services sector activity unexpectedly flatlined in July with little change in orders and a further weakening in employment even as input cos...
Trump says he will ‘probably not’ seek a third term
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would “probably not” run for a third term.“I’d like to run,” he said when asked about the possibility on CNBC’s Squawk Box. “I ha...
What has Trump said about seeking a third term?
Washington — President Trump has suggested in a handful of appearances in recent months and years that he's looking at ways to run again for president, though the Const...
Texas redistricting vote at a standstill after Democrats scatter: Morning Rundown
The Texas House approved arrest warrants for Democrats who fled the state to block a GOP-favored redistricting plan. Attorney General Pam Bondi orders a grand jury inve...
Live updates: Texas GOP issues arrest warrants in redistricting showdown with Democrats
Texas Democrats who have taken refuge in blue states to protest GOP-led redistricting in the Lone Star State face civil arrest warrants after missing a legislative sess...
Texas Democrat: Trump ‘demanding’ allies ‘rig’ midterms for him
Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) said during a recent interview that President Trump is “demanding” allies to “rig” the 2026 midterms for him and argued that by redrawing the...
Trump hones in on energy in trade talks, but specifics are scarce
President Trump is seeking to promote U.S. energy in his trade negotiations, but announcements about agreements so far have been light on details, and actual outcomes a...
Early GOP rift emerges as Congress braces for shutdown fight
Rifts are emerging between Republicans over how to approach next month’s government funding fight, with some pushing for leaders to try to pass new full-year spending p...
Nebraska Republican faces heckles and boos at town hall over Trump cuts and Epstein
A Republican congressman from Nebraska faced boos, chants of “vote him out” and questions about the Trump administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficki...