Politics
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ousts defense minister in surprise shake-up as protest calls emerge
The move sparked some to call for a peaceful protest and comes shortly after Ukraine’s parliament accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
U.S. slaps 25% tariff on most Brazilian goods over ‘unfair trade practices’
A separate U.S. probe into forced-labor enforcement has also proposed an additional 12.5% duty on Brazilian goods that would stack on top of the 25%, with a decision due within days.
$100M New Jersey deli fraud defendant Patten wants no prison time despite past conviction
James Patten is the person to be sentenced for a scheme that sent the market capitalization of a company that owned just a small New Jersey deli soaring.
Analysis: Fed Chairman Warsh faces an inflation credibility test after Congress hearings
The new Fed chairman avoided major stumbles in two days of testimony before the House and Senate, but faces a rapid test of his commitment to price stability.
Fed Chairman Warsh says he meets ‘often’ with Trump administration, defends independence
Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that he speaks with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent frequently outside their regular weekly meetings.
Trump’s DNI pick Clayton won’t tell senators Biden won the 2020 election
The Senate Intelligence Committee is considering Jay Clayton’s nomination to be the director of national of intelligence.
IRS chief Frank Bisignano will lead Trump accounts expansion
The Treasury Department is putting a top official in charge of the new program as it enrolls millions of families.
Hassett sees no ‘excuse’ to raise rates, says Warsh will push Fed to ‘right answer’
Hassett, on CNBC, credited President Donald Trump’s policies after the latest consumer price index reading came in much lower than expected.
Goldman Sachs’ Ruemmler to face House questioning on Jeffrey Epstein
Kathryn Ruemmler said earlier this year she would leave Goldman Sachs at the end of June after fallout over her emails with Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump’s attorney general nominee Todd Blanche faces Senate Judiciary questions
Todd Blanche previously served as a criminal defense lawyer for President Donald Trump.