Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:11 PM ET
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Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed governor, clearing path to become chair -- The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, a crucial step in President Trump's push to make Warsh the central bank's leader, replacing Jerome Powell.45 minutes ago
Justice Department defends subpoenas of Wall Street Journal reporters -- The Justice Department defended itself after the Wall Street Journal revealed it has received subpoenas in connection with a leak investigation.1 hour ago
Feds charge ship operator in Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse -- The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.2 hours ago
What to know about today's primaries in Nebraska and West Virginia -- Voters are going to the polls in Nebraska and West Virginia on Tuesday, with Democrats vying for the chance to run in an open seat in Nebraska that the party has long been eyeing.7 hours ago
Trump heads to China today for high-stakes meeting with Xi -- Trade, Taiwan and tensions with Iran are surefire topics for President Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.7 hours ago
Supreme Court clears path for Alabama to redraw congressional map -- The Supreme Court set aside lower court decisions that had blocked the state from using a congressional map drawn by Republicans in 2023 that contained one majority-Black district.18 hours ago
Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to reinstate blocked congressional map -- Virginia Democrats asked the Supreme Court to restore its congressional map that aimed to give Democrats an edge in the midterms, days after it was blocked by the state's highest court.20 hours ago
Supreme Court continues to temporarily maintain mail access to abortion pill -- Justice Samuel Alito extended an administrative stay that maintained access to mifepristone through the mail.21 hours ago
Exclusive - Mediator Pakistan allowed Iran to park military aircraft on its airfields - The effort potentially shielded Iranian aircraft from American airstrikes, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter. 7H ago26 minutes ago
Elon Musk and other CEOs invited to be in Trump's delegation to China -- Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other high-powered business leaders have been invited to be a part of the U.S. delegation traveling to China this week.20 hours ago
Group sues to block Trump's blue resurfacing of Reflecting Pool -- A nonprofit group is suing to block the Trump administration's blue resurfacing of the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial. -- May 1157 minutes ago
Trump proposes gas tax holiday, but savings may be limited -- Suspending the federal gas tax would have a modest impact on fuel prices, while also requiring congressional approval.1 day ago
Trump approves plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary -- Marty Makary has served as Food and Drug Administration commissioner since March 2025. -- May 1126 minutes ago
Number of police officers killed in line of duty decreased in 2025 compared to 2024 -- Though the number of police officers killed in the line of duty has dropped, non-fatal assaults against them have been rising since 2021, according to new data released Monday by the FBI. -- May 1126 minutes ago