Warsh faces inflation test at first Fed meeting
June 17, 2026 |
Financial, Politics and US
Kevin Warsh chairs his first Federal Reserve rate meeting as inflation rises and energy prices remain elevated after the U.S.-Iran conflict. Investors will watch the policy statement, news conference and dot plot for signs of the new chairman’s approach.
Trump delays Clayton intelligence nomination over voter ID bill
June 17, 2026 |
Politics and US
Trump said he is delaying Jay Clayton’s intelligence chief nomination and keeping Bill Pulte as acting director while pressing Congress to pass a voter ID bill. The move comes amid a fight over renewing Section 702 of FISA, a lapsed surveillance authority.
ICE moves detainees from Alligator Alcatraz over hurricane risks
June 16, 2026 |
Politics and US
ICE says detainees have been moved out of Florida’s Everglades detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” because of hurricane-season safety concerns. The transfers come amid reports of a possible shutdown and continuing allegations over conditions at the facility.

Posts tagged as “Holter”

Geoffrey Holt Leaves Behind a Fortune of $2.5 Million to Benefit the Town of Hinsdale, New Hampshire

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Geoffrey Holt Leaves Behind a Fortune of $2.5 Million to Benefit the Town of Hinsdale, New Hampshire

By News Masher on November 21, 2023

Ed Smith, Holt's best friend and executor of his estate, recently discovered that Holt had amassed a fortune of $2.5 million. Smith has set up a trust through the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, from which organizations will be able to apply for grants, drawing from the interest, roughly about $150,000 annually. Town administrator Kathryn Lynch has promised to use the money left by Holt "very frugally" as he did.

Netanyahu Discharged from Hospital After Overnight Stay for Dehydration, Heart Activity Found to be Normal

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Netanyahu Discharged from Hospital After Overnight Stay for Dehydration, Heart Activity Found to be Normal

By News Masher on July 16, 2023

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was hospitalized overnight due to dehydration, but was discharged after tests revealed his heart was "completely normal". He was fitted with a subcutaneous Holter to monitor his heart activity, and left the hospital feeling "very good". His supporters expressed relief at the news, as his health is of particular importance to the Israeli public ahead of the upcoming elections.

Iran tankers leave blockade zone before U.S. talks
June 17, 2026 |
Financial, Politics and World
Iranian oil tankers have crossed a U.S. blockade line near the Strait of Hormuz ahead of planned U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland. The emerging memorandum has triggered disputes over sanctions relief, Lebanon and the future of Iran’s nuclear program.
Brazil court convicts Eduardo Bolsonaro over US lobbying
June 16, 2026 |
Crime, Politics and World
Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted Eduardo Bolsonaro of lobbying the United States to interfere in his father Jair Bolsonaro’s coup trial. He was sentenced in absentia to four years and two months in prison and called the ruling “baseless and senseless.”
Fragile Lebanon truce tested by deadly Israeli strikes
June 16, 2026 |
Politics and World
Deadly Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have tested a fragile ceasefire understanding between the United States and Iran. Displaced families are returning to devastated towns, but Israeli occupation, Hezbollah’s weapons and reconstruction remain unresolved.

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