LND topic: secretary-janet-yellen page 1

secretary janet yellen

Banks won't have to ask about citizenship after all

May 20, 2026

New rules coming from the White House show a big shift in how banks will handle customer information. Instead of forcing banks to check citizenship status, the focus is now on helping undocumented immigrants access banking services. This change comes after banks warned that tracking citizenship woul

politics

Ethics Questions Arise Over Travel Funded by Regulated Companies

May 20, 2026

A high-ranking U. S. official recently took a cross-country journey that was entirely paid for by major corporations, raising eyebrows about potential conflicts of interest. The trip, which spanned 24 days and included stops at well-known landmarks, was sponsored by businesses that fall under the sa

politics

Global Powers Tackle Oil Shock and Aid Stalemates

May 19, 2026

Paris hosted a two‑day session where finance chiefs from the G‑7 and other nations met to address how the Iran conflict is jolting markets. They worried that higher oil prices could stall growth, spike inflation and trigger a worldwide slowdown. The IMF’s chief warned that when crude tops $100, mark

politics

Vaccine Panel Charter Pulled Back Over Timing Slip

May 19, 2026

The U. S. health department has taken back a new charter for an important vaccine advisory group, saying the change was made too late under federal rules. The panel, which gives advice to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about how vaccines are used across the country, had just received

politics

Defense Leader Hegseth Takes a Political Stand

May 19, 2026

A U. S. military chief has stepped into the political arena, supporting a Republican challenger in Kentucky and critiquing an incumbent who opposes former President Trump. Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of Defense, spoke at a campaign rally for Ed Gallrein, calling out Representative Thomas Massie for

politics

America rings in its 250th with a bold faith event—and mixed reactions

May 18, 2026

On a sunny Sunday, thousands packed the National Mall for a mix of prayers, music, and speeches under the banner of "Rededicate 250. " Organizers pitched it as a national reset—bringing God and country together for the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday. But while supporters cheered patriotism and fai

politics

Global Tensions and US Strategy: A Fresh Look

May 17, 2026

Robert Gates, the former Defense Secretary, speaks on a TV show about how America faces new challenges from China and Russia. He says the world is in a risky period because those two countries have built up nuclear weapons and are catching up to US technology. Gates explains that China has almost tw

religion

Celebration or Controversy? A Day on the Mall

May 17, 2026

A large crowd filled Washington’s National Mall for a full‑day prayer event that billed itself as a “rededication of our country as One Nation under God. ” The stage, set behind arches and stained‑glass windows that showed the Founding Fathers beside a white cross, made it clear that Christianity w

politics

Labour Leader Wes Streeting Sets His Sights on the Prime Minister’s Post

May 17, 2026

Wes Streeting, who has served as Britain’s health minister, announced he will challenge the current Labour leader for the top job in Parliament. The move marks the first time a sitting MP has openly declared a bid to replace the party’s head. Streeting’s announcement came after a series of electo

politics

America’s Religion Debate: Freedom, Faith, and Leadership

May 17, 2026

A group of scholars and leaders are debating how religion shapes the United States. One thinker says that the God named in the Declaration of Independence is a key part of American democracy. He argues that if we accept this idea, then every person deserves the right to practice any faith.