Politics
Political Developments and Fed Concerns
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) defended Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite personal controversies, while former Fed chair Jerome Powell warned against political pressure on the central bank.
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The Hill
Former chair Jerome Powell on Sunday warned against political pressure on the Federal Reserve, saying that the central bank "has been undergoing a stress test.” “If any administration finds a way to remove Fed officials over policy differences, then future administrations will do so as well. The pub
2026-06-01 14:32 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday defended Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner amid a string of controversies including a new bombshell report about him sexting women other than his wife. Murphy said he hadn’t followed the sexting story as closely as others but said Platner was still the best
2026-06-01 14:33 UTC