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Waller and Bowman: The New Trumpian Doves For much of this year, the Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady after a series of cuts in late 2024. But that fragile consensus may be breaking. On Monday, Fed Governor Michelle Bowman, one of the central bank’s most hawkish members in 2023 and 2024, said she could support cutting rates again as soon as the July 30 meeting—marking a dramatic shift from her prior stance. Her remarks, delivered in Prague, came just days after Governor Christopher Waller said he too could back a cut next month. “I would support lowering the…
President Donald Trump blasted Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) Sunday after the libertarian-leaning Congressman partnered with Democrats to oppose Trump’s strike on Saturday eliminating Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Trump harshly criticized Massie and promised to personally campaign against him in the Republican primary. “Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky is not MAGA, even though he likes to say he is,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “Actually, MAGA doesn’t want him, doesn’t know him, and doesn’t respect him. He is a negative force who almost always Votes ‘NO,’ no matter how good something may be.” Massie is one of the few Republicans – and…
Rep. Thomas Massie told reporters Monday evening he won’t advance a measure to block U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict if an apparent cease-fire announced by President Donald Trump holds. “I talked to the speaker on the floor just now and told him we wouldn’t push it if the cease-fire holds, so it’s really in their court,” the Kentucky Republican told reporters, adding that he would “wait and see” before making a final call. Speaker Mike Johnson separately told reporters the measure is “‘moot” in light of the cease-fire news and has no chance of passing regardless. He called on…
The Middle East archrivals will end their “12-day war,” the US president wrote on his Truth Social platform Iran and Israel have agreed to end hostilities, US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday evening. The announcement came hours after Iran fired missiles at a US military base in Qatar, in response to American strikes on its nuclear facilities.“It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and completed their in progress, final missions!), for 12 hours,…
Attorney General Pam Bondi laughs at unhinged Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) during congressional hearing During a fiery exchange in the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies hearing on Monday, Attorney General Pam Bondi went off on far left Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) when the Congresswoman tried to corner her on January 6 and her previous involvement in anti-human trafficking work with Qatar. Bondi was invited to testify at the hearing on the 2026 budget request for the Department of Justice, but the Democrats were more interested in attacking the Trump Administration. The rabid Democrat Congresswoman was…
Renderings of an updated The Hill at Wimbledon that increases capacity and access. All England Club For Wimbledon crowds able to enter the historic grounds, but not get a seat inside Centre Court, The Hill has turned into a coveted spot to watch tennis. For 2025, The Hill will again offer views onto the giant screen of the world’s top players, whether Carlos Alcaraz coming off his five-set, come-from-behind Roland Garros victory against top-ranked Jannik Sinner on his quest for a third straight Wimbledon title or Coco Gauff hoping to make it two tennis majors in a row for her…
A senior black couple leaving the tennis court after their workout.getty If you’re contributing to a 401(k), chances are you’ve been default invested into a retirement target-date mutual fund—and you may not even know what that means. These funds are often the default investment option in employer-sponsored retirement plans. They sound reassuring, with names like “Retirement 2045 Fund,” suggesting that someone has tailored a plan just for your future. But here’s the reality: that comfort may be misleading. These funds aren’t built for you. They’re built for everyone. What Retirement Target-Date Funds Promise—And What They Don’t Deliver Target-date mutual funds…
Iran’s foreign minister will head to Moscow late Sunday night to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the wake of U.S. strikes on Tehran’s nuclear facilities. The Daily Telegraph reports Abbas Araghchi confirmed Iran “reserves all options to defend its security, its interests, its people…All options are on the table” while applauding Russia as “a friend of Iran.” The report notes Araghchi said he will speak to Iran’s key ally on how to proceed. “We always consult with each other,” he added in a press conference in Istanbul. The trip comes after President Donald Trump announced Saturday evening U.S. Northrop B-2 Spirit,…
New York Liberty star Natasha Cloud appeared to call for President Trump’s impeachment in a social media post Saturday night, following U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. U.S. B-2 bombers and nuclear guided-missile submarines unleashed a torrent of destruction on Iran’s nuclear facilities at Natanz, Fordo, and Isfahan. Soon after the strikes were announced, Cloud took to X and appeared to offer her opinion on the matter. “A sad sad day, Cloud wrote. “Grounds for impeachment,” she added. Cloud also shared criticisms of Trump on other platforms. On Instagram, Cloud shared a post from New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),…
GOP Sens. Mike Lee of Utah and Rick Scott of Florida are separately headed to the White House Monday afternoon to meet with President Donald Trump about the pending Republican megabill, according to two people granted anonymity to describe the private plans. Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, another conservative Republican who has aired issues with the legislation, was also set to meet with Trump earlier Monday. It’s a sign that GOP leaders are already working to keep their most vocal conservative critics behind the “big, beautiful bill” ahead of expected Senate votes later in the week. Read the full article…