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Face the Nation: Iran Talks, Weaponization Fund Debate, and Ebola Alarm
politics2 days ago

Face the Nation: Iran Talks, Weaponization Fund Debate, and Ebola Alarm

A Memorial Day edition of Face the Nation covers a potential U.S.–Iran peace deal with talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and unfrozen assets alongside ongoing nuclear negotiations; Sen. Chris Van Hollen criticizes the approach and pushes guardrails on a roughly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund as Republicans push back. The show also features Reps. Gottheimer and Lawler discussing war powers and bipartisan efforts to address antisemitism, plus Kevin Hassett defending the economy amid high gas prices and war-related uncertainty. Dr. Deborah Birx details the Congo Ebola outbreak, travel restrictions, and preparedness, and the program closes with a Memorial Day interview with Medal of Honor recipients Will Swenson and Matt Williams reflecting on service and optimism for America.

Prosecutors press Fed access as Trump singles out Powell over chair tenure
business1 month ago

Prosecutors press Fed access as Trump singles out Powell over chair tenure

Prosecutors sought access to the Federal Reserve building amid a DOJ probe into a $2.5 billion Fed renovation, as President Donald Trump again threatens to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell once his term as chair ends next month; Powell says he will remain as chair until a successor is confirmed and argues the investigation is a pretext to undermine Fed independence. The situation unfolds against broader debates about the Fed’s autonomy and comes as the Supreme Court weighs a separate case involving another central bank governor, Lisa Cook.

UK weighs delaying equal pay for 18–20s amid youth unemployment concerns
politics3 months ago

UK weighs delaying equal pay for 18–20s amid youth unemployment concerns

Ministers are reportedly weighing delaying the plan to remove discretionary age bands and raise 18–20-year-olds’ minimum wage to match those over 21, despite Labour’s manifesto commitment. With youth unemployment around 16% and employers warning higher wages may deter hiring, ministers may slow the timetable, though a full reversal is unlikely.

Warren Pushes Democrats Toward a Leftward Turn, Fearing Billionaire Influence
politics4 months ago

Warren Pushes Democrats Toward a Leftward Turn, Fearing Billionaire Influence

Senator Elizabeth Warren urged Democrats to abandon a centrist, billionaire-friendly approach and embrace a leftward, working-class–oriented economic agenda, arguing there can be no two-vision 'big tent' and warning against letting billionaire donors curb progressive aims. She highlighted donor influence, noted tensions around regulation and tech policy, and signaled she intends to shape 2026 messaging and policy direction.