Politics
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Trump Pushes Forward on Fed Chair Nomination Amid Criminal Probe Standoff
The Senate Banking Committee has scheduled an April 16th confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair.
U.S.-Iran Conflict Enters Critical Window as Trump Deadline Looms
A Pakistani-brokered ceasefire proposal has emerged from overnight negotiations, calling for an immediate halt to hostilities followed by broader peace talks.
Rep. Jones Becomes First Member of Congress to Call on Justice Breyer to Retire
Rep. Mondaire Jones (D-N.Y. 17th District) is the first member of Congress to call on 82-year-old Justice Stephen Breyer, who was appointed by President Bill Clinton, to retire.
Lawmakers Fighting Like Cats and Dogs? Not Over This Bill
Nine lives notwithstanding, killing a cat in a hit-and-run soon could become illegal in New Hampshire.
Vaccine Passport FAQ: What Are They and Do You Have to Get One?
Cheddar takes a closer look at the controversy surrounding COVID-19 "vaccine passports."
U.S. Jobless Claims Plunge to 576,000, Lowest Since Pandemic
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.
Biden Should Cancel Student Loans to Improve Racial Equity, Says Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) joined Cheddar to discuss the growing calls from some Democrats to have President Biden eliminate up to $50,000 in student loan debt per borrower.
Biden to Pull Troops From Afghanistan, End 'Forever War'
President Joe Biden says he will withdraw the remaining U.S. troops from Afghanistan and end America's longest war.
California Rep. Swalwell Urges GOP to Back Biden's $2.3 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif. 15th District)
Cop, Police Chief Resign 2 Days After Black Motorist's Death
Officer Kim Potter and Police Chief Tim Gannon both resigned two days after the death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center.
Japan to Start Releasing Fukushima Water Into Sea in 2 Years
Japan’s government has decided to start releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean in two years.
