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Slotkin rejects Justice Department request for interview on Democrats' video about 'illegal orders'

Slotkin rejects Justice Department request for interview on Democrats' video about 'illegal orders'

Sen_ Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she won't sit for an interview with the Justice Department regarding a probe into a video she organized urging U_S_ military members to resist “illegal orders.”

Former US agriculture officials, top Republican senator warn of farm country trouble

Former US agriculture officials, top Republican senator warn of farm country trouble

By Tom Polansek and P.J. Huffstutter CHICAGO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The chair of the U.S.

Fed Governor Miran quits White House job

Fed Governor Miran quits White House job

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran resigned on Tuesday from his position as chair of the White House's Council of Economic Advisers, fulfilling a pledge he made to the Senate as his assignment at the central bank becomes longer-

On Capitol Hill, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s testimony descends into insults and shouting matches

On Capitol Hill, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s testimony descends into insults and shouting matches

A hearing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent turned chaotic Wednesday as Democratic lawmakers clashed with him over fiscal policy and Trump family conflicts

More departures at the US attorney's office in Minnesota, AP sources say

More departures at the US attorney's office in Minnesota, AP sources say

More prosecutors are leaving the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota during a time of continued turmoil over the Trump administration’s stepped-up immigration enforcement in the state and recent shootings of civilians by federal agents

Justice Department steps up pressure on cartels' financial networks as launderers turn to crypto

Justice Department steps up pressure on cartels' financial networks as launderers turn to crypto

The Justice Department is intensifying efforts to choke off cartels’ financial networks, targeting the money launderers who are increasingly relying on cryptocurrency to move drug proceeds from the U.S. to Mexico

Bessent says up to Trump whether Warsh might be sued over policy choices

Bessent says up to Trump whether Warsh might be sued over policy choices

By Michael S. Derby Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday declined to commit that the Trump administration would not sue Kevin Warsh, its nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, if he follows a monetary path opposed by the president.

US services sector treads water in January as new orders slow

US services sector treads water in January as new orders slow

WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. services sector held steady in January, but businesses paid more for inputs, suggesting that services inflation could pick up after being on a slowing trend in recent months.

India's Modi praised for US trade deal as opposition questions impact on agriculture

India's Modi praised for US trade deal as opposition questions impact on agriculture

Indian lawmakers from the ruling coalition praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for striking a deal with the U.S. to reduce tariffs on Indian goods

States scramble to gerrymander US House districts after Trump sought edge in midterm elections

States scramble to gerrymander US House districts after Trump sought edge in midterm elections

Republicans and Democrats in some states are redrawing U.S. House districts to gain an advantage in the upcoming midterm elections

UK leader Starmer apologizes to victims of Epstein for giving Mandelson an ambassador job

UK leader Starmer apologizes to victims of Epstein for giving Mandelson an ambassador job

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has apologized to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing Peter Mandelson as the U.K.'s ambassador to Washington

Iran and the US will hold nuclear talks Friday in Oman as tensions remain high

Iran and the US will hold nuclear talks Friday in Oman as tensions remain high

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that Iran and the US will hold nuclear talks in Oman’s capital of Muscat on Friday