Powell Cites Volcker’s “Willingness to Resist” as He Defends the Fed’s Independence Under Pressure
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used a public tribute to former Fed Chair Paul Volcker to underline a message with clear relevance to today’s politics: central bankers sometimes have to resist pressure and make unpopular choices to protect long-run economic stability. Powell delivered the remarks while accepting the Paul A. Volcker Public Integrity Award, praising […]
White House Installs The “Monument War” Christopher Columbus Statue
The White House has installed a statue of Christopher Columbus on its grounds, a move that reflects President Donald Trump’s broader campaign to reshape how U.S. history is presented in public spaces. The statue is positioned on the north side of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, placing it within the highly symbolic landscape surrounding the […]
High Court Weighs Legality of Metering Policy For Turning Asylum Seekers Away
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over whether President Donald Trump has the legal authority to limit asylum processing at official ports of entry through a policy known as “metering.” This allows U.S. border officials to turn away asylum seekers—sometimes temporarily—when they say they lack the capacity (space, staff, or resources) to […]
