Fed Chair nominee Warsh says monetary policy should remain independent, but Fed must ‘stay in its lane’

Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh said Monday the central bank must be largely independent of political influence but also should stay focused on its primary goals. In remarks to be delivered Tuesday to the Senate Banking Committee, Warsh also expressed firm commitment to fighting inflation with only one mention of the labor market. “Simply…

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Expired food, neglected medical care and hunger strike allegations fuel protests at N.J. ICE facility

Days of protests outside a New Jersey immigration detention center, including clashes with federal law enforcement, continued Tuesday as demonstrators and lawmakers allege the facility, where detainees waged a hunger strike, has inedible food and lacks access to medical care. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content….

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