Politics
Vance says U.S. isn’t giving Iran ‘a cent’ as he defends Trump peace deal
“The only way the Iranians get any of these resources … is if they comply fully” with the terms of the deal, Vice President JD Vance said.
Supreme Court sides with marijuana user stripped of gun rights
The justices, in 9-0 ruling, upheld a lower court’s decision to dismiss an illegal gun possession charge brought under the law at issue against Ali Hemani.
GOP Rep. Steil pushes bill curbing members of Congress from prediction market betting
The new proposal on limits on members of Congress making such bets come as scrutiny increases on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket.
Trump bid to fire Fed’s Lisa Cook cost her more than $1M in legal, security costs: Filing
A financial disclosure from Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook details large legal and security expenses
Trump hits back at critics as Iran peace deal fuels debate over U.S. concessions
The deal sees both sides commit to further talks to reach a final agreement over the next 60 days and includes a $300 billion plan for Iran’s reconstruction.
Roy Cooper’s North Carolina Senate race could help decide control of the next Congress
North Carolina’s 2026 Senate race pits Democrat Roy Cooper against Republican Michael Whatley in a swing state Democrats haven’t won since with Obama in 2008.
Obama Center launch brings Democratic political glitterati to Chicago ahead of crucial elections
Political elites, White House alums, donors and business leaders will converge on Chicago on Thursday to commemorate the launch of the Obama Presidential Center.
Hegseth warns NATO allies that some nations will ‘fail’ U.S. defense review
The U.S. defense secretary also said it was “shameful” that European allies refused to give U.S. forces access to bases to strike Iran.
Defense contractors would be barred from buying back their stock in bill approved by Senate panel
A bill the Senate Armed Services Committee approved would prevent defense contractors from buying back their stock without Pentagon approval.
Analysis: Chairman Kevin Warsh’s task forces are the key to understanding the new Fed
The new leader of the Fed left interest rates alone but made clear how he plans to rewire the central bank.