President Donald Trump’s appointee for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors was recently approved by a Senate committee, in what is seen as a big win for the White House.
White House economic adviser Dr. Stephen Miran was confirmed by the Senate Banking Committee along partisan lines in a 13-11 vote, with all Democrats voting against the confirmation, as Breitbart News reported.
Due to the political makeup of the full Senate, it is expected that the Trump nominee will likely be approved by the upper chamber of Congress.
If confirmed, Miran will sit on a seven-member board that would, with his addition, have three Trump appointees in residence.
Miran, who was a top advisor on the economy for Trump, is thought likely to bring more presidential control to the governing body, which could push interest rate policy toward what the president believes is best.
At the time of his nomination, Trump said that Miran had “served with distinction in my First Administration,” in a post on Truth Social.
“He has been with me from the beginning of my Second Term, and his expertise in the World of Economics is unparalleled — He will do an outstanding job. Congratulations Stephen!”
It is believed that the president has long hoped to gain a majority on the Fed’s board in order to push the central bank to cut its key interest rate.
The nominee has a Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University, but despite his stellar qualifications, he would only serve in the role until Jan. 31, 2026, because he is filling a seat recently vacated.
Miran, if confirmed, would be replacing former Fed governor Adriana Kugler, who stepped down from the position on Aug. 1 of this year.
Should the Senate move quickly, the newly approved nominee could be in his position in time for the Fed’s meeting, which will take place early next week.
That meeting is expected to cover the topic of the reduction of key short-term interest rates, which is something of deep concern to Trump.
Fed Nominee Dr. Stephen Miran Pledges Independence.
Commits to long-term economic stewardship and serving the American people with integrity.#WashingtonEye pic.twitter.com/XeGEYrL7O4
— Washington Eye (@washington_EY) September 4, 2025
Currently, another Fed governor, Lisa Cook, is struggling to hold on to her seat on the same board, as the administration asserts her removal is necessary due to allegations she has taken part in mortgage fraud.
President Donald Trump hasn’t ever held back when it comes to making sure his social media is reaching all the right people.
According to a recent report by Breitbart News, the Team Trump social media accounts gained a cumulative 1.6 million new followers in the month of August alone.
Because of that, in addition to his existing accounts, the presidential social accounts reached almost 200 million more people than official Democrat accounts.
The accounts are led by X Strategies CEO Alex Bruesewitz, and recently released data indicates that the presidential accounts on TikTok and Instagram outpaced the official Democrat accounts by more than over 160,000,000 views.
Data shared with Breitbart News, which is known to be a conservative and Trump-friendly publication, showed that the accounts saw a “98,000,000 view advantage” on TikTok.
Similarly, the accounts have a “64,744,700-view advantage” on Instagram reels for the Team Trump accounts.
The account for TikTok saw 171,000,000 views in total, which was more than double the official Democratic Party account, @Democrats, which had 73,000,000 views.
The Trump account obtained 414,000 new followers on the platform, and those double views were also reportedly accomplished with only about half as many posts (48 posts for Team Trump, and 84 for the Democrats).
Over on Instagram, the result ratios weren’t very different. The data showed that Democrats basically got one view for every three views attributed to Team Trump accounts.
The Trump account received 97,945,000 reel views in August, which was almost three times that of the 33,200,300 views that @theDemocrats’ account got in the same timeframe.
Also, Team Trump got about 807,689 new followers on Instagram, and its Facebook received 427,618 followers, and had 53,516,214 views in August.
🇺🇸 TRUMP DOMINATES TIKTOK WITH 293 BILLION VIEWS
Trump content has exploded on TikTok in 2025 with 293 billion total views.
MAGA alone racked up 122 billion, while AmericaFirst hit 631 million.
His posts on stock market gains pulled 39 billion views, and falling food and gas… https://t.co/L6FViqIhsF pic.twitter.com/P7fdFuXiAW
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) September 4, 2025
Bruesewitz made a big promise in his statement about the socials’ growth and impact, saying that they would continue to run “circles around the Democrats.”
The social manager harkened back to a few weeks before when Politico published an article about California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s social media team, pointing to 250,000 followers in a month.
“Meanwhile, our team amassed over 1.6 million new followers across major platforms in August alone—without any fanfare from Politico. Oh well!” Bruesewitz said.
“We’ll keep running circles around the Democrats, despite their massive spending advantage, because their team lacks talent, and we have the world’s top influencer, Donald J. Trump, leading the charge.”
The issue of foreign aid is once again at the forefront of political discourse as the Trump administration looks to adjust how American taxpayer dollars are distributed.
In this case, the Trump administration has requested that the Supreme Court allow the withholding of billions of dollars of congressionally approved foreign aid, as USA Today reported.
That aid would have been distributed before the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30, if the previous funding plan had moved forward.
However, the Department of Justice filed an appeal with the court this week, asking for the justices to pause a lower court’s order that would require the administration to distribute the money.
Solicitor General John Sauer said in the filing that the groups representing the aid contractors don’t have a legal basis to push the spending forward.
This is due to the fact that it’s up to Congress to challenge the administration if spending isn’t done appropriately by the executive branch, under a 1974 law called the Impoundment Control Act.
“Congress did not upset the delicate interbranch balance by allowing for unlimited, unconstrained private suits,” Sauer said.
“Any lingering dispute about the proper disposition of funds that the President seeks to rescind shortly before they expire should be left to the political branches, not effectively prejudged by the district court.”
Before the Supreme Court was involved in the case, U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ruled in favor of the groups that rely on the aid. The Biden appointee said it was an obligation of the executive branch to distribute the funds by the end of next month.
The AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition is one of the groups in question, and one of their officials is who is challenging the holdbacks. That official was allegedly not surprised by the ruling.
“Time and again, this administration has shown their disdain for foreign assistance and a disregard for people’s lives in the United States and around the world. But even more broadly and dangerously, this administration’s actions further erodes Congress’s role and responsibility as an equal branch of government,” said coalition’s executive director, Mitchell Warren.
“The question being put to SCOTUS is whether they will be complicit in further eroding the constitutional commitment to checks and balance.”
Trump’s DOJ races to the Supreme Court to stop lower court judges from forcing billions in foreign aid payouts before the deadline. pic.twitter.com/oQDG2R290j
— Robert Gouveia Esq. (@RobGouveiaEsq) August 28, 2025
Sauer thinks that the question should be left to Congress, and those who believed they would receive the money, believe the battle was already won, and it should go to them. The Supreme Court has yet to rule.
President Donald Trump caused controversy with more than one of his cabinet nominations, but possibly the most polarizing has been Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Hegseth, who is a veteran, both of the military and being in the public eye (due to his time at Fox News), has taken serious heat while in office, and now, some believe that the left might want him dead.
According to Breitbart News’ John Nolte, the Washington Post must want something bad to happen, as it’s the only reasonable explanation for a recent article.
The piece in question uncovered the secretary’s security protocols and asserted that he has too much security.
Nolte referenced an article, headlined “Hegseth’s expansive security requirements tax Army protective unit.”
The article’s sub-headline read: “The agency tasked with protecting Defense Department leaders is under significant strain, and the secretary’s atypical needs are becoming untenable, officials say.”
While none of the officials were named, the article made it apparent who the target of the frustration was, ultimately causing a serious security concern for the DOD head.
Even some lawmakers spoke out in defense of Hegseth, castigating those who have come after the defense secretary.
Among those is Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), who said in an op-ed for Breitbart News that "It's clear as day... efforts to embarrass @PeteHegseth are nothing more than desperate attempts to salvage reputations and distract from the successes he is already having at the Pentagon.
"I know the folks I have talked to in my state of Alabama appreciate a leader who’s not afraid to question the status quo in Washington. We need a Secretary of Defense who’s focused on one thing—defending America. And that’s what Pete Hegseth is doing."
NEW—@TTuberville writes in an op-ed for Breitbart: "It's clear as day... efforts to embarrass @PeteHegseth are nothing more than desperate attempts to salvage reputations and distract from the successes he is already having at the Pentagon."
"I know the folks I have talked to in… pic.twitter.com/zMRc5EbfLb
— Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) April 30, 2025
While his affiliation with Trump and some security concerns have caused enough mayhem, Hegseth’s alignment with Christian nationalism has also caused a significant kerfuffle.
Pastor Doug Wilson of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches said publicly in a recent interview that Hegseth is “a member in good standing” at a sister church to his own.
During the same interview, Wilson made comments opposing women’s suffrage, and women’s rights to vote that many considered problematic.
President Donald Trump’s federalization of law enforcement in Washington, D.C. hasn’t been met with support by all, but it has gotten the backing of law enforcement.
Trump announced earlier this week that Attorney General Pam Bondi would be given jurisdiction over the police in the D.C. metropolitan area, much to the chagrin of those on the left, as WJLA reported.
However, the D.C. Police Union came out to support the move, seeming to indicate that those who know law enforcement best, believe this was a good decision.
According to sources from inside the D.C. government, Trump met with Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) police officers before the takeover.
The inside sources at MPD believe this is a positive thing for the crime-ridden national capital because it will ultimately allow for more officers to patrol the district.
Some officers said they believe they need help, regardless of data released from both sides of the political spectrum, which many believe to be partisan.
The D.C. Police Union official said that the MPD began 2025 with a staff of less than 3,200 officers, making it the lowest census in 50 years.
Those staffing shortages have caused the officers who are on duty to work excessive overtime, with nearly 2 million hours of overtime logged last year.
“We stand with the President in recognizing that Washington, D.C., cannot continue on this trajectory,” union Chair Gregg Pemberton said in a statement about the temporary takeover. “Crime is out of control, and our officers are stretched beyond their limits.”
“The federal intervention is a critical stopgap, but the MPD needs proper staffing and support to thrive,” he added.
Pemberton voiced concern about D.C. City Council members driving away “our best officers and hinder(ing) recruitment” following the passage of the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Act of 2020.
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Judge Jeannine charged this guy who threw a foot long Subway sandwich at federal officers with assault on a Police Officer, "we're gonna back the Police to the hilt., stick your Subway sandwich somewhere else"
Hit that like button if you appreciate our US Atty in DC pic.twitter.com/7X5n9xsdK6
— @Chicago1Ray 🇺🇸 (@Chicago1Ray) August 13, 2025
Recent estimates indicate that the MPD force could be as many as 500 officers short of their allotted staffing levels, causing a crisis in officer depletion.
However, critics of Trump’s decision have pointed to crime rates, saying that the president’s decision could cause more problems in the future.
President Donald Trump is again calling for the federalization of Washington D.C., after a member of the Department of Government Accountability (DOGE) was badly beaten.
The staffer, Edward Coristine, also known as “Big Balls,” by those inside the D.C. beltway, was the victim of the attack, which has again reignited discussion about the possible takeover, as Fox News reported.
Trump’s push is backed by a number of Republicans, including Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), who has been calling for federalization for some time, saying the town should come under Congressional control.
Lee has even introduced the Bringing Oversight to Washington and Safety to Every Resident (BOWSER) Act, named after D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, in light of recent crime.
The bill, which was introduced with a companion bill by Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) has yet to make it out of Committee, despite some moderate support.
"The Constitution already federalizes D.C.," Lee said on X. "We just need Congress to do its job — and reassert its lawmaking power over our nation’s capital city. My bill, the BOWSER Act, would do that."
The president took to Truth Social on Aug 5 to talk about his frustration with the city that he now calls home, saying, “Crime in Washington, D.C., is totally out of control.
“Local ‘youths’ and gang members, some only 14, 15, and 16-years-old, are randomly attacking, mugging, maiming, and shooting innocent Citizens, at the same time knowing that they will be almost immediately released.”
According to Trump, the lawbreakers aren’t afraid of law enforcement “because they know nothing ever happens to them, but it’s going to happen now!”
Trump said that the D.C. laws needed to be changed to prosecute those carrying out the violent crimes as adults, regardless of whether they are legally minors, all the way down to the age of 14.
In his post, the president spoke about the recent victim who was “ beaten mercilessly by local thugs,” and he said that Washington, D.C., must be safe, clean, and beautiful for all Americans.”
Trump also said he believes it’s important for the world to see a Washington, D.C. that is a reflection of the nation, which he believes could be accomplished via federal control.
“If D.C. doesn’t get its act together, and quickly, we will have no choice but to take Federal control of the City, and run this City how it should be run, and put criminals on notice that they’re not going to get away with it anymore.
He voiced his regret saying maybe if that step had already been taken, “this incredible young man, and so many others, would not have had to go through the horrors of Violent Crime.”
President Donald Trump celebrated a legal victory on Wednesday after it was announced that Columbia University took a loss.
The university announced that it would pay $221 million in order to settle several civil rights investigations from the Trump administration, as Breitbart News reported.
Trump went so far as to call the win “historic” and the “right” thing for the iconic university to do.
Columbia’s Office of the President issued a statement, saying that they reached an agreement to resolve the “alleged violations of federal anti-discrimination laws.”
“As part of the resolution, Columbia will pay a $200 million settlement over three years to the federal government. In addition, the University has agreed to settle investigations brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for $21 million,” the university president’s office said.
The school, however, was quick to point out what the agreement does NOT do:
“Importantly, the agreement preserves Columbia’s autonomy and authority over faculty hiring, admissions, and academic decision-making.”
The announcement also states that the agreement reinstates a number of federal grants that were terminated in March of this year.
That change alone allows Columbia access to “billions of dollars in current and future grants.”
The agreement said that, “This includes the reinstatement of the majority of grants previously terminated by the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Health and Human Services, renewal of non-competitive grants, the release of overdue payments on active, non-terminated grants, and Columbia’s restored eligibility to apply for new federal research funding in the ordinary course.”
Linda McMahon, the Trump administration’s Secretary of Education, called the deal “a seismic shift in our nation’s fight to hold institutions that accept American taxpayer dollars accountable for antisemitic discrimination and harassment.
“Columbia’s reforms are a roadmap for elite universities that wish to regain the confidence of the American public by renewing their commitment to truth-seeking, merit, and civil debate.”
Columbia Board of Trustees Co-Chairs David Greenwald and Jeh Johnson offered up a statement, saying that “Today’s agreement with the federal government affirms Columbia’s unyielding commitment to academic freedom, freedom of expression, and open inquiry.
There also appeared to be a spin reminiscent of the idea that it was part of the university’s plan to make change, saying that the deal, “confirms the changes already underway at Columbia to meaningfully address antisemitism on our campus and allows the University to continue to undertake its transformative research and scholarship.”
The questions about Jeffrey Epstein are only growing, and now it appears that an insider has a story about what really happened to the financier-turned punch line.
Epstein was known to be connected to the richest and most famous people in the world, but he was eventually also known for human trafficking, and that eventually caught up with him, as Fox News reported.
Epstein, who allegedly had dirt on everyone from A-list actors to the English monarchy, found himself behind bars just a few years ago and never lived to stand trial.
News broke well before his trial that Epstein had allegedly killed himself, but according to the financier’s former lawyer, he likely had help in doing that particular deed.
"It is clear from the evidence that Epstein committed suicide," attorney Alan Dershowitz wrote in an opinion article for the Wall Street Journal.
"What isn’t clear is whether he was assisted by jail personnel. That seems likely to me, based on the evidence of allegedly broken cameras, transfer of his cellmate, and the absence of guards during relevant time periods."
That death, which took place while Epstein was in federal custody, prompted plenty of questions about what might have been about to come out in court.
While lots of Americans believed that it was possible that people in the government who didn’t want Epstein’s dirty life details out, recent changes have shed new light on the issue.
Epstein’s infamous “list” was supposed to be released, according to a number of conservatives close to President Donald Trump.
However, earlier this week the president and the Attorney General, Pam Bondi, said that, actually, there was no list. FBI Director Kash Patel also backed that up, saying that it was all “conspiracy” and there was nothing to see.
That was confirmed by Dershowitz, who said it’s true, there is no client list, and Epstein didn’t keep those kinds of records.
However, he did say that some of Epstein’s accusers who were interviewed by the FBI alleged they knew of “clients" whose names were redacted from official documents.
"I know who they are," Dershowitz wrote. "They don’t include any current officeholders. We don’t know whether the accusations are true. The courts have also sealed negative information about some of the accusers to protect them.
"The media can and should petition the courts for the release of all names and information, so the public can draw its own conclusions," he added.
A woman has been charged with a crime after her desire to speak to President Donald Trump got the better of her, and she appeared at his residence with a firearm, as Breitbart News reported.
While the president’s life is far from a quiet one, like anyone, he’s likely looking to minimize the number of people who appear at his door with a firearm and an “urgent message."
But that was not the case earlier this week when Trump’s Beach estate at Mar-a-Lago was swarmed by Secret Service and local police when it was discovered a visitor had brought with her guns and a desire to talk to the Commander in Chief.
What started as a series of trespassing incidents at the presidential residence ended with additional security measures and renewed attention for who might be wandering the facility.
An arrest affidavit from the Palm Beach Police Department revealed it was 49-year-old Caroline Shaw who approached the south side of the property and told agents she needed to speak to Trump.
She was detained at the time, pending further investigation, and agents took a special interest in her car, which they found did, indeed, contain firearms.
Shaw found herself the proud new owner of misdemeanor charges for an expired vehicle registration and a suspended driver's license, seemingly slight infractions for someone who appeared at a presidential residence the way she did. She has, according to Newsweek, pleaded not guilty to both.
The Palm Beach Police Department (PBPD) said shortly after the incident that they responded to Mar-a-Lago due to the Secret Service’s request for assistance with a “suspicious person.”
An assessment of the situation, some review of her more deadly accessories, and it was determined that this was a serious situation, and police took custody of Shaw.
PBPD arrested her and booked her into the Palm Beach County Jail, which, given the circumstances, could have been considerably worse.
Mar-a-Lago is located in South Florida and is where Trump spends the majority of his free time, in addition to his resort in New Jersey. Both places are protected by local law enforcement as well as the Secret Service.
Since his first term, Mar-a-Lago has been host to a number of high-level meetings, and due to the nature of the club’s semi-public venue status, there have been some interesting security challenges.
Thanks to the high-profile nature of the president, not just for his politics, but also his position, there have been an increasing number of individuals arrested for their unauthorised presence at Mar-a-Lago.
This includes Chinese nationals who attempted to trespass on the property after the election late last year. Some have been attempting to enter under false pretenses, some have carried electronic equipment, and some have just said they’d like to speak to Trump.
A shakeup could be coming soon to the Federal Reserve if President Donald Trump gets his wish about a change in leadership.
Trump, who has a longstanding beef with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, has called for Powell to resign after what was allegedly “deceptive” testimony before Congress given by the Fed leader, as Fox News reported.
Trump responded to an assertion by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) that Powell was untruthful. The claim seems to have increased Trump’s already mounting frustration, kicked off by Powell’s refusal to lower interest rates.
According to Trump, Powell’s actions have cost the United States a “fortune” and he sent the chairman a strongly worded letter voicing his concerns.
Early this week Trump reached out to Powell, telling him in a Monday letter that other nations are lowering interest rates faster than the United States and questioning the Fed’s decision on the issue.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt read the president’s note to Powell on Monday where the president said, “"Jerome, you are, as usual, too late.
“‘You have cost the USA a fortune and continue to do so. You should lower the rate by a lot. Hundreds of billions of dollars are being lost and there is no inflation.'"
That came before Trump reposted an article by Bloomberg where the FHFA head called for an investigation. Trump said in his Truth Social post, "Too Late’ should resign immediately!!!”
The call by the U.S. Federal Housing Chair, Bill Pulte, to investigate Powell was due to his recent testimony, which came following questions about what some claim are artificially high interest rates.
At least one political commentator, Nick Sorter, took to X in a July 2 post to talk about the call to investigate Powell, and he went on to say he believes the rate levels were kept high to “spite President Trump.”
🚨 BREAKING: US Federal Housing Chair Bill @Pulte calls for Congress to INVESTIGATE Jerome Powell
Powell has kept rates artificially high to spite President Trump, causing MILLIONS of homeowners and buyers great harm.
DO YOUR JOB, CONGRESS! Investigate Powell! pic.twitter.com/H9dS7sNPkZ
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) July 2, 2025
The issue of money is, of course, at the forefront for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who was asked about the call for resignation.
Bessent responded to questions about Powell during a July 3 interview, saying that the Trump administration has been consistent in its efforts to “get waste, fraud, and abuse out of the system."
"So, is it healthy for the Fed to get [its] spending under control, just like everybody else, in this time of belt-tightening and right-sizing the federal government? Sure," Bessent said Thursday during FOX Business’s “Mornings with Maria.”
When “asked by host Maria Bartiromo if Bessent wanted Powell to resign, the treasury secretary said, "I want to see the Fed right-size their budget.”