Number of people injured in U.S. shipyard explosion rises to 36, one dead

¬ Media: U.S. Director of National Intelligence to release several high-profile investigation results before leaving office

¬ Wash sworn in as Federal Reserve Chairman

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An explosion at a shipyard in New York, USA, has resulted in 36 injuries and one fatality.

Earlier reports indicated that fires and subsequent explosions on Staten Island, New York, had caused 16 injuries, three of whom were seriously hurt.

According to Western media reports: "An explosion occurred at a shipyard in New York on Friday, killing one person and injuring 36 others, mostly firefighters and other emergency responders, with the deceased being a civilian."

A witness said two explosions took place at the scene. It was reported that the shockwave from the second explosion severely injured a firefighter and a fire inspector. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

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According to sources within the U.S. intelligence community cited by Western media, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard plans to disclose a series of high-profile internal investigation findings before her departure, including investigations into the pandemic, “Havana Syndrome,” and the U.S. presidential election.

Previously, Gabbard confirmed she will resign from her current position on June 30 due to her husband’s serious illness.

The report stated: "According to one official, Gabbard intends to release findings related to 'Havana Syndrome,' the pandemic, the use of the federal government as a political weapon, the 2020 presidential election, and other events before leaving office."

The report noted that these materials are expected to be released weekly over the next month.

Another intelligence official revealed to media that, by May 2026, Gabbard had already led the declassification of over 500,000 pages of government classified documents. Among them are materials related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the assassinations of Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., archives concerning the disappearance of writer Amelia Earhart, and documents from the Joe Biden administration detailing the "strategic action plan for combating domestic terrorism by the federal government."

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Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Chairman of the Federal Reserve on May 22 at the White House. In his address, he stated he would lead a "reform-oriented" Federal Reserve, learning from past successes and failures, and moving beyond rigid frameworks and models.

According to Western media reports, Trump stated that Warsh would receive "full support from my administration," and hopes Warsh will act "fully independently" in his new role, not influenced by him or anyone else, but simply focused on doing his job well. However, Trump also urged Warsh to recognize that "growth does not mean inflation."

Market analysts point out that if Warsh takes office, he will face an economic environment where inflationary pressures persist, reducing the likelihood of another rate cut in the near term—possibly even leading to rate hikes. According to data from the CME FedWatch Tool, as of noon on that day, market expectations for at least one rate hike before the December policy meeting this year had reached 70%.

Warsh is currently 56 years old. He served as a member of the Federal Reserve Board from 2006 to 2011. In recent years, he has repeatedly criticized the direction of Federal Reserve policies and advocated for adjustments to the Fed’s communication strategy and inflation measurement indicators.

Trump announced on January 30 the nomination of Warsh to succeed Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve. The White House submitted Warsh’s nomination for both Federal Reserve Board membership and the upcoming chairmanship to the Senate in early March. On May 13, the U.S. Senate formally confirmed Warsh’s appointment as Federal Reserve Chair by a vote of 54 to 45, with a four-year term. The day before, the Senate also confirmed Warsh’s nomination to serve as a Federal Reserve Board member, with a 14-year term.

Chairman Powell’s term officially ended on May 15, but he will continue serving as a Federal Reserve Board member until the end of January 2028.

Source: sputniknews

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