Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh told senators he will not take orders from President Donald Trump on interest rate decisions, drawing a clear line as questions about central bank independence dominate his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee.Independence Under FireWarsh, a 56-year-old...
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that U.S. forces intercepted and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel attempting to breach a naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman, throwing cold water on hopes that the ongoing conflict with Iran might be nearing resolution. The seizure comes...