Powell duped by Russian pranksters who claimed to be Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell spoke by phone with two Russian pranksters earlier this year who falsely claimed…
U.S. imposes sanctions on Russia and Iran for wrongful detention and hostage-taking of American citizens
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Thursday announced a first round of sanctions targeting Russia and Iran for engaging in hostage-taking…
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice kicks off campaign for Joe Manchin’s pivotal Senate seat
West Virginia Republican governor Jim Justice announced his 2024 campaign for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by incumbent Democratic…
House passes GOP debt limit bill, as McCarthy tries to draw Biden into negotiations
WASHINGTON — A Republican bill to raise the debt limit and slash government funding passed the House on Wednesday, after…
Bipartisan Senate bill would push ticket sellers to disclose fees upfront
WASHINGTON — Swifties, the BeyHive and Cure fans may have a reason to rejoice: Senators on Wednesday are set to…
Hunter Biden lawyers meet with DOJ prosecutors about pending criminal probe
Attorneys for Hunter Biden met with Department of Justice prosecutors Wednesday to discuss criminal charges that might be filed against…
Disney sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, alleges political effort to hurt its business
Walt Disney Co. sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, alleging the Republican has waged a “relentless campaign to weaponize…
‘I’m here because Trump raped me’: E. Jean Carroll begins trial testimony
E. Jean Carroll, the writer who accuses former President Donald Trump of raping her in a New York department store…
GOP debt ceiling bill faces its first test as analysts warn U.S. faces default risk as early as June
WASHINGTON — A House Republican bill to raise the debt limit while dramatically cutting federal spending faces its first test…
Trial begins in Trump rape-defamation lawsuit by E. Jean Carroll
The federal trial began Tuesday for a civil lawsuit by a New York writer E. Jean Carroll, who accuses former…
