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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republicans praised the track record of Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve on Friday as Democrats raised questions about how much control President Donald Trump would look to exert over his replacement for Jerome Powell — the current chair who has clashed with the president on the country’s economic policy.Trump formally nominated Kevin Warsh to the chair position on Friday, kicking off his confirmation process and immediately sparking questions from Democrats about whether Warsh will maintain the Fed’s independence or align its operations with the president’s political goals.Either way, Sen. Tim…

The Corps. of Cadets from the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) march during an inauguration ceremony for Abigail Spanberger, governor of Virginia, not pictured, at Capitol Square in Richmond, Virginia, US, on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! ‘NO LOGIC’: Virginia Democrats blasted for threatening historic military college VMI with funding threat over DEI concernsPOWER STRUGGLE: Watchdog group exposes Idaho colleges’ alleged scheme to sidestep new DEI lawFREE SPEECH SHOWDOWN: Chicago teacher placed on leave after Facebook post supporting ICE sparks outrage from activists A teacher takes part in the…

The Mill Cove Ferry project — which is poised to connect Bedford to the Halifax transit system — will continue as planned despite budgetary concerns. For Coun. Kathryn Morse, broaching the possibility of cancelling the project was a tough decision.But the District 10 councillor said she felt she needed to ensure the municipality is financially responsible.“I really love the idea of this electric ferry and it bothered me to bring this up, but we have to make sure that they’re both environmentally and financially sustainable because it will impact other projects,” she said.Morse brought forward a motion this week asking…

Israel is set to reopen the Rafah crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt for the limited movement of people, authorities and the military say.

PANAMA CITY: Panama’s Supreme Court late on Thursday (Jan 29) annulled key port contracts held by a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, leaving the future ownership of some Panama Canal operations unclear and possibly upsetting its plans to sell some terminals.Panama Ports Company, a CK Hutchison subsidiary, has held contracts since the 1990s to operate container terminals at the canal’s Pacific and Atlantic entrances, separate from the waterway’s operations. The arrangement had been automatically renewed in 2021 for another 25 years.The court said that after “extensive deliberation”, it found the laws and acts underpinning the concession contract between the…

In Summary:African royal regalia are not only ceremonial, they are historical archives of trade, conquest, and cultural identity.West African kingdoms like Ghana, Benin, and Mali feature some of the richest gold and ivory royal artifacts.North and East African royal houses, including Egypt and Ethiopia, preserve ancient crowns, jewelry, and imperial insignia with centuries of heritage.Southern African monarchies and kingdoms such as the Zulu and Swazi maintain powerful regalia traditions rooted in symbolism, authority, and continuity.Deep Dive!!Friday, 23 January 2026 – When global conversations about royal splendor turn to crowns, scepters, and ceremonial wealth, Europe often dominates the imagination. Yet, Africa’s…

NewsFeedThe US and Iran both say they want a diplomatic solution to their standoff and regional players are increasingly intervening, but a growing military buildup and conflicting accounts about the state of negotiations are casting doubt on the possibility.Published On 30 Jan 202630 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Share

  1:08 PM Thune: “We’re getting closer” Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters at the Capitol that leaders are “still working on a couple things” as they look to address member opposition and set up the votes on the funding plan. “We’re getting closer,” Thune added   12:38 PM GOP Sen. Thom Tillis: “If we have a shutdown, we own it” Sen. Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican, took to the Senate floor to criticize GOP holdups, encouraging his colleagues to move ahead with the plan to fund the government. “We’re going to shut down the government because some Republicans refuse…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! National champion head coach Lou Holtz has reportedly entered hospice care at the age of 89.Best known for manning the sidelines at Arkansas and Notre Dame, Holtz coached college football for 33 years. He was the head coach of the Fighting Irish for 11 seasons from 1986-1996, where he finished with a 110-30-2 record. ABC57 in Indiana was one of the first to report the news.  Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz listens before being presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Thursday,…

Elizabeth Smart (left) was 14 years old when she was abducted at knifepoint from her bedroom in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Netflix) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! MONSTER’S NEXT MOVE: Elizabeth Smart reveals her kidnapper tried to abduct her teen cousin as his ‘next wife’ LISTEN TO THE FOX TRUE CRIME PODCAST WITH EMILY COMPAGNO NEVER GIVING UP: Parents’ relentless hunt for missing daughter heats up as new tech breathes life into case Michael Mckee is charged with the murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe.  (Rob Misleh and WIFR via Pool) FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM…