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1. Kevin Warsh Has a Tough Job Ahead. It’s Not the First Time.

   Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:50:21 -0000

   Mr. Warsh is known as a consensus builder, skills he will need if he is to head the Federal Reserve when President Trump is demanding rock-bottom rates.

2. A Hawkish Kevin Warsh at the Fed Could Haunt Bessent

   Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:02:39 -0000

   The Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tried to avoid providing President Trump with a clear recommendation to lead the central bank.

3. For Hassett, Loyalty to Trump Became a Liability in Fed Race

   Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:00:23 -0000

   Kevin A. Hassett had been seen as the front-runner in the Fed race, but his deep ties to the president raised questions about his independence.

4. Sell America Is the New Trade on Wall Street

   Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:26:52 -0000

   Investors are increasingly souring on the United States, as illustrated by the declining dollar, the stalled stock market and rising government borrowing costs.

5. ICE Expands Power of Agents to Arrest People Without Warrants

   Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:53:40 -0000

   An internal memo changed the standard from whether people are unlikely to show up for hearings to whether they could leave the scene.

6. Politicians Are Calling the Protests in Minnesota an Insurgency

   Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:02:31 -0000

   The term, used to describe war, poses dangers when applied to American political unrest.

7. Spending Deal Leaves Government in Shutdown Limbo for the Weekend

   Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:13:47 -0000

   The House still must clear the legislation for President Trump’s signature, but is not expected to return to Washington to do so before Monday.

8. How Europe Is Moving to Reduce Dependence on Trump

   Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:01:07 -0000

   Since President Trump made threats about Greenland, the continent’s leaders have debated the rapid deterioration of U.S. ties in policy papers and at dinner.

9. U.S. Allies Are Drawing Closer to China, but on Beijing’s Terms

   Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:01:07 -0000

   As Washington unsettles its partners, Beijing is reaping diplomatic gains, without backing down on human rights, trade or security.

10. Release of Three Million Epstein Pages Falls Short, Survivors Say

    Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:08:01 -0000

    Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, told reporters on Friday that “there’s a hunger or a thirst for information that I do not think will be satisfied by the review of these documents.”

11. Trump Could Interfere With the Midterm Elections. Here’s How to Help.

    Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:00:13 -0000

    The sanctity of the 2026 vote is indeed under threat.

12. Energy Bills Have Soared Recently. How Can States Bring Costs Down?

    Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:00:56 -0000

    Energy experts said that governors and legislatures have tools to keep electricity prices from rising further, and might even be able to lower them.