Politics

Washington — January 2026 Trump administration probe of Fed’s Powell draws pushback from senior lawmakers, economists and former central bank officials, who warn that political scrutiny of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell risks undermining the independence of the US central bank at a sensitive moment for monetary policy and financial stability. The investigation, initiated by officials linked to the Trump administration, has triggered an unusually forceful backlash from across the...

Washington — January 2026 Top Senate Republican says federal probe of Powell could pose challenge to Fed nominees after a senior Republican lawmaker warned that an ongoing federal investigation linked to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell may complicate the Senate confirmation process for future central bank appointments. Speaking in Washington, the influential senator said the probe raises governance and accountability concerns that lawmakers must consider before approving new Federal Reserve...

Published:  13 January 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The Hague / Yangon — January 2026 Myanmar made Rohingya lives a nightmare, Gambia tells genocide case as the West African nation presented detailed arguments before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Myanmar of systematic violence, persecution and crimes intended to destroy the Rohingya Muslim minority. The case, one of the most significant genocide proceedings of the modern era,...

Published: 12 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Democrats are centering their 2026 strategy on affordability, aiming to reshape voters’ priorities before the midterm elections. Affordability has become a recurring theme in speeches, legislation, and debates, with party leaders arguing Americans face higher costs under President Trump’s policies. Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer told reporters this week that the Democratic focus remains on affordability, highlighting the...

Published: 12 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Donald Trump is evaluating very strong military action against Iran following a deadly crackdown on protesters, raising international concern. The US president warned that Tehran’s escalating violence may force Washington to take decisive steps, while Trump Iran military options remain under careful review. Analysts caution that intervention could destabilize the region further as Iranian citizens continue demanding political...

Published: 12 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell, intensifying Donald Trump’s relentless campaign against the Federal Reserve. Powell confirmed that the DOJ served the Fed with grand jury subpoenas on Friday, potentially leading to a criminal indictment tied to his testimony before the Senate banking committee last June. The inquiry focuses on renovations to...

Published: 12 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Minneapolis protests escalated dramatically as homeland security agents moved in following the fatal shooting of Renee Good. In the first 100 words, the focus keyword homeland security is central, reflecting federal involvement in Minneapolis. Residents and demonstrators reacted angrily to the arrival of heavily armed federal personnel, chanting, drumming, and blowing whistles to impede enforcement activity. This...

Published: 12 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Peter Mandelson has refused to issue an apology for his Epstein ties, sparking renewed public outrage across the UK. The former Labour peer claimed he was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual crimes, insisting that as a gay man he was “kept separate” from the financier’s illicit activities. Critics argue Mandelson’s refusal undermines the pain of Epstein’s victims and...

Washington / Copenhagen — January 11, 2026 Former US president Donald Trump has reignited international controversy by declaring that the United States will act on Greenland “whether they like it or not,” a statement that has drawn sharp reactions from Denmark, Greenlandic leaders and Western allies concerned about escalating geopolitical tensions in the Arctic. Speaking at a campaign-style rally in the United States, Trump reiterated his long-standing interest in Greenland,...

Tehran / Washington / Jerusalem — January 11, 2026 Iran latest US and Israel discuss intervention as tensions escalate sharply in the Middle East, with Tehran issuing stark warnings of retaliation against American regional military bases and Israeli targets amid ongoing nationwide protests. Senior officials in Washington and Jerusalem are reported to have held high-level discussions as unrest spreads across Iran, raising fears that internal instability could trigger a wider...