Politics
White House and Senate Political Developments
Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the new Federal Reserve Chair at a White House ceremony alongside President Trump. Republicans rejected a Justice Department fund, while Senate Democrats introduced legislation to block the Postal Service from mailing handguns.
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The Hill
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) introduced a bill Friday aimed at blocking a rule proposed by the Trump administration that could allow handguns to be shipped through the U.S. Postal Service. The bill, which was first shared with The Hill, would prohibit the Postal Service from “finalizing, implement
2026-05-22 16:30 UTC
The Hill
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh was sworn in Friday beside President Trump, kicking off his term as the new head of the central bank at a critical time for the U.S. economy. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas swore Warsh in during the Friday ceremony at the White House. Warsh was confirmed last
2026-05-22 16:32 UTC