Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, was sworn in as US attorney general in the Oval Office following a 50-49 Senate confirmation.
Jay Clayton was sworn in as US Director of National Intelligence following a contentious Senate confirmation hearing marked by his refusal to directly acknowledge Donald Trump's 2020 election defeat.
Republican US Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis will support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney-general after securing a deal to rescind an anti-weaponisation fund and narrow IRS tax audit immunities for Donald Trump.
The CDC has updated its guidance on autism and vaccines, shifting from assurances of no link to acknowledging scientific research has not definitively ruled out a connection, citing the need for comprehensive assessment amid political pressures and nomination considerations.
Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed Chair with 54-45 vote, faces challenge of balancing inflation control with President Trump's demand to lower interest rates amidst rising inflation driven by the US-Israel war in Iran and oil price spikes.
Kevin Warsh told the Senate Banking Committee he would work with the US Treasury to reduce the Federal Reserve's balance sheet, marking a shift from the Fed's role as a global central bank supplying unlimited liquidity to a tighter monetary approach focused on domestic productivity and monetary sovereignty. CICC analysts noted expectations of abundant US dollar liquidity may be revised, warning assets reliant on liquidity-driven gains could face headwinds. Citic Securities said implementation would likely be gradual if launched in the second half of the year.
