Trump Holds Fire on Fed Chair Powell Amid DOJ Probe, Eyes Successors
U.S. President Trump states no immediate plans to remove Fed Chair Powell amid a DOJ criminal probe, while eyeing potential successors as Powell’s term nears its 2026 end.
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U.S. President Trump states no immediate plans to remove Fed Chair Powell amid a DOJ criminal probe, while eyeing potential successors as Powell’s term nears its 2026 end.
U.S. military strikes under Trump’s second term surpass Biden’s four-year total, with ACLED reporting 1,093 fatalities in 2025-2026 operations.
A sharp rise in migrant deaths within ICE detention centers under Trump’s second term sparks outcry over overcrowding and medical neglect, with 2025 marking a two-decade high.
Bipartisan backlash grows over Trump administration’s unprecedented criminal probe targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising concerns about central bank independence in 2026.
U.S. oil executives express skepticism over Trump’s $100B Venezuela investment proposal, citing legal and commercial risks amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Trump’s withdrawal from 66 international organizations sparks global debate on U.S. strategy and its implications for international cooperation in 2026.
As Asia’s global influence grows in 2026, analysts revisit the lasting impacts of Trump-era U.S. withdrawals from 66 international organizations between 2017-2021.
The U.S. withdraws from 66 international organizations under President Trump’s ‘America First’ policy, impacting global climate and security efforts.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen rebukes U.S. annexation rhetoric over Greenland, reaffirming Danish sovereignty and NATO solidarity.
Academic analysis questions the viability of Trump’s Venezuela oil strategy, citing political and economic uncertainties as of 2026.
U.S. launches strikes in Venezuela as experts analyze strategic timing and domestic political motives behind the 2026 escalation.
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen condemns ‘closest ally’ over renewed Greenland acquisition talks, signaling deepening diplomatic strains in her 2026 New Year address.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump’s 2025 bid to deploy National Guard in Illinois, upholding lower court rulings on federal authority limits.
Denmark summons US ambassador after Trump appoints Greenland envoy seeking annexation, sparking sovereignty dispute in strategically vital Arctic region.
The Trump administration has requested Biden-era ambassadors to vacate posts by January 2026, sparking concerns over diplomatic politicization. #USDiplomacy
Mixed US jobs data reveals economic tensions as White House maintains optimistic outlook, with implications for global markets in 2026.
US Supreme Court debates legality of Trump-era tariffs, impacting global trade and presidential power. A landmark case with economic implications.
A CGTN-led global survey uncovers widespread criticism of the US administration’s foreign policies, highlighting concerns from around the world about ‘America First’ measures and their economic repercussions.
He Zhiguo, professor at Stanford University, views new US tariffs on Chinese exports as symbolic, cautioning potential financial market volatility in China after the Spring Festival.
Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy since 2011, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as President Donald Trump’s new energy secretary, signaling potential shifts in U.S. energy policy and global markets.