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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Calls for Comprehensive Review of the Federal Reserve Amid Escalating White House Tensions

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Washington DC, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled Monday that it may be time for a sweeping review of the Federal Reserve—beyond the current controversy over costly renovations—to examine whether the central bank is truly fulfilling its mission.

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U.S. Tariff Revenue Hits Record $16.3 Billion in April as Trump’s Trade Policies Take Effect

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Port Newark NJ,  U.S. tariff collections surged to a record high in April, with customs duties hitting $16.3 billion for the month, according to data released Monday by the Treasury Department. The spike reflects the growing impact of President Donald Trump’s new trade tariffs, including the 10% across-the-board levy on imports that went into effect on April 2.

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Democrat Fundraising Platform ActBlue Faces Potential Terror-Financing Probe Amid Fraud Allegations

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Ridgewood NJ, ActBlue, the Democratic Party’s powerhouse online fundraising platform, is under scrutiny once again — this time facing calls for a federal investigation into potential terror-financing activities, alongside a deepening fraud probe.

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