NYTIMES (Ben Casselman) - Trump Names ‘Data Nerd’ to Lead Labor Statistics Agency
The decision to nominate Brett Matsumoto, a career government economist, came six months after the president fired the previous commissioner.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - DHS, Noem Suffer Turbulent Week As Leaders Call For Impeachment Following MN Shootings | TRENDING
Democrats continue their push to rein in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following two fatal shootings in Minnesota at the hands of federal immigration enforcement officials. Leaders across both parties have blasted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in recent weeks over the agency’s use of force in its deportation operations, calling on the DHS chief to resign or face impeachment.
THENATIONALPULSE (William Upton) - Trump Establishes First-Ever IndyCar Race in D.C.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., the first-ever IndyCar street race to be held in the nation’s capital.WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, the Department of the Interior (DOI), and the Department of Transportation (USDOT).WHEN & WHERE: The race will […] The post Trump Establishes First-Ever IndyCar Race in D.C. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., the first-ever IndyCar street race to be held in the nation’s capital. WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, the Department of the Interior (DOI), and the Department of Transportation (USDOT). WHEN & WHERE: The race will take place near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. KEY QUOTE: “Give America’s founding in 1776 the incredible anniversary it truly deserves.” – Donald J. Trump IMPACT: The Trump White House says the Freedom 250 Grand Prix will celebrate American history , showcase Washington, D.C.’s grandeur, and inspire future…Open
NYTIMES (Shivani Gonzalez) - ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fans Want the Fleece. They’ll Be Able to Get It.
American and Canadian “Heated Rivalry” fans are hot for the jacket worn by the character Shane Hollander.
AI:The New York Times is wasting coverage on a niche fashion trend involving merchandise from "Heated Rivalry," specifically focusing on fans in America and Canada attempting to purchase the fleece jacket worn by character Shane Hollander.Open
DAILYCALLER (Mariane Angela) - Gregg Jarrett Sizes Up Whether Trump Has Strong Case Against IRS
'harm to Trump was quite obvious'
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - Carl Higbie: 'Losers' are drawing the line at 'lowlife' Don Lemon's arrest
On Friday's "Carl Higbie FRONTLINE," Carl talked about Don Lemon's arrest after his protest at a Minnesota church.
AXIOS (Pete Gannon) - Gold and silver prices plunge following Trump's Fed pick announcement
Gold and silver prices cratered Friday after President Trump named Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, following months of gains driven in no small part by fears over the central bank's independence. The big picture: The selloff follows a year when the precious metals soared as if they were meme stocks or the hot new tech darling. Today's plunge was seen by many market analysts as an inevitable move for an asset class primed to retreat, with the Fed news merely a catalyst. State of play: Gold futures tumbled 9% Friday afternoon, to $4,901 per ounce. It saw the biggest daily decline since the early 1980s, per Bloomberg . - Silver plunged 27%, to $83.35 an ounce, the steepest one-day decline since 1980, per MarketWatch . What…
AXIOS (Madison Mills) - Why Wall Street is unhappy with Trump's pick for Fed chair
Some investors aren't happy with President Trump's Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh. Why it matters: He hasn't even been confirmed for the job, and there's already tension in the market. What they're saying: "I don't like the pick," Neil Dutta, chief economist at Renaissance Macro Research, wrote in a note to clients. - Dutta tells Axios: "I don't think people should change their investment plans around Warsh. The Fed is bigger than any one person. At the margin, Warsh represents a bit of uncertainty." - One concern is that Warsh will cut interest rates now to appease Trump even if lower rates aren't warranted, which could result in the need for increases later on. Between the lines: Investors may not be changing their…
AXIOS (Stephen Neukam) - Senate passes shutdown fix, extends DHS talks
The Senate passed legislation Friday to separate the fight over ICE funding from the threat of a broader government shutdown. Why it matters: It's a major step toward resolving the partial government shutdown that's set to begin at midnight, even as it leaves open questions about whether Democrats can deliver on promises to force changes at the Department of Homeland Security. - The package, which funds non-DHS programs through Sept. 30 and continues DHS funding at its current level for two weeks, passed 71-29. - Five Republicans and 24 Democrats voted "no." Driving the news: Negotiations will now continue over Democrats' demands for changes at the department. - Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has said he's willing to…
AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Scoop: Saudi defense minister says Trump not bombing Iran would embolden regime
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman (KBS) said in a private briefing on Friday in Washington that if President Trump doesn't follow through on his threats against Iran , the regime will end up stronger, four sources in the room tell Axios. Why it matters: This is a reversal from the public Saudi talking points cautioning against escalation and from the deep concern Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) expressed to Trump three weeks ago. That warning was one reason Trump decided to delay a strike. Catch up quick: KBS, the crown prince's younger brother and closest confidant, was visiting Washington for meetings on Iran as the region braces for U.S. military action, and a response Tehran has vowed would be "unprecedented" in…