Tag: us_government
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Media Monitor: House Votes to Block Trump on Iran Strikes
The Washington Post reports the House voted to block President Donald J Trump from ordering further strikes on Iran, reflecting growing congressional impatience with an unauthorized conflict.
Politics and GovernmentConflictMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressMilitaryMiddle East Donald J TrumpIranHouse of RepresentativesWar powers resolutionCongressional voteMilitary actionUS GovernmentThe Washington Post
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Economist Dismisses AI 'Jobs-pocalypse,' Urges Social Safety Net Reform
Labor economist Kathryn Anne Edwards challenges fears of mass AI-driven unemployment, arguing the US workforce is resilient. She advocates for urgent government reform of the social safety net, including unemployment insurance and healthcare, to address existing and potential job displacement.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegal Kathryn Anne EdwardsAILabor EconomicsSocial Safety NetUnemploymentUS GovernmentEconomic PolicyThe Platformer
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Kevin Warsh Sworn In as Federal Reserve Chairman
Kevin Warsh has taken the oath of office, becoming chairman and a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. He was also unanimously selected as chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee, leading key monetary policy decisions.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyBankingFederal Government Kevin WarshFederal ReserveBoard of GovernorsFederal Open Market CommitteeMonetary PolicyCentral BankingUS GovernmentU.S. Federal Reserve
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Stephen I. Miran Resigns from Federal Reserve Board
Stephen I. Miran has resigned from the Federal Reserve Board. His departure is effective upon his successor's swearing-in, as announced by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyBankingEmployment and Labor Stephen I. MiranFederal Reserve BoardResignationBoard of GovernorsUS GovernmentFinanceEconomicsU.S. Federal Reserve