Trump’s Federal Reserve chair pick to face lawmakers at key confirmation hearing – US politics live

The hearing marks a key hurdle Kevin Warsh must overcome in order to succeed Jerome Powell when his term ends on 15 May Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Federal Reserve will commit to protecting central bank independence on interest rates at a crucial confirmation hearing later today. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Donald Trump’s labor secretary, resigned from her role with the administration. She said it was “an honor and a privilege to serve”...

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'Not in the right mind': Nicaragua President Ortega's 'mentally unstable' jibe at Trump over US-Iran war

Ortega also criticised Trump for posting an AI-generate image on Truth Social, depicting himself as Jesus Christ.

Nicaragua President calls Trump mentally unstable over Mid-East war - The Straits Times

Nicaragua President calls Trump mentally unstable over Mid-East war  The Straits Times

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Arabian Sea Image Exposes Gap Between Trump's Peace Talk, US Action On Iran

Even as Trump pushes for peace talks, US forces are escalating tensions on the ground.

‘Board of Peace’ discusses rebuilding Gaza with DP World: Report

Officials representing Donald Trump's “Board of Peace” have held talks with Dubai state-owned multinational DP World on managing supply chains and infrastructure projects in G...