Category: Politics
On MSNBC, Lawrence O'Donnell criticized Donald Trump for dodging questions about who ordered a pause in munitions to Ukraine. Trump first said he didn’t know, then claimed he’d be the first to know—possibly the one to give the order. The exchange followed pointed questions from CNN’s Kaitlan Collins and a New York Times reporter, renewing scrutiny of decision-making and transparency on Ukraine policy.
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FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is weighing resignation after a clash with Attorney General Pam Bondi over a decision to halt further public disclosures related to Jeffrey Epstein. The internal memo reaffirmed Epstein’s 2019 death as a suicide and said no more records would be released. The move angered Trump allies and revived questions about transparency. Bongino hasn’t made a final decision.
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President Donald Trump moved to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud, claiming “sufficient cause.” Cook says the president lacks authority and will fight the order. Democrats called it an attack on the Fed’s independence, while the legal path remains unclear. If successful, Trump could further reshape the Fed’s seven-member board.
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President Trump moved to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, citing mortgage fraud allegations and claiming legal cause. Cook denies wrongdoing and is challenging the move in court. Democrats called it an attack on Fed independence. If it stands, Trump could gain a voting majority on the Board of Governors. The clash sets up a high-stakes legal fight over presidential power and central bank autonomy.
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Nicole Collier, a Democratic Texas lawmaker, has taken to sleeping at the Capitol after refusing police escort rules imposed by Republicans. The protest, spotlighting a fierce redistricting dispute, has drawn in other Democrats while increased tensions led to a security lockdown following online threats.
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Governor Gavin Newsom publicly denounced President Trump’s move to send National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles without state input, calling it authoritarian overreach. Newsom linked the deployment to recent federal raids and branded the response as a direct threat to democracy.
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The U.S. House has passed Trump's sweeping tax reform bill, sparking intense debate and bond market backlash. The bold package aims to lock in permanent tax cuts, expand credits, and provide senior and farm relief. Businesses and agricultural groups are optimistic, but fiscal worries loom as the Senate gears up for review.
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President Trump tapped Fox News personality Jeanine Pirro to serve as interim U.S. Attorney for D.C., removing Ed Martin after Senate frustration over his approach to Jan. 6 cases and ties to Russian media. Pirro, a former New York prosecutor and Trump supporter, steps in as the Senate weighs a permanent choice.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez publicly corrected Fox News’ Jeanine Pirro for inaccurately claiming Social Security benefits are misused for young children. AOC shared her own story about receiving these benefits as a child after her father's death, highlighting the program's true intent to support grieving families.
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Harvard University is suing the Trump administration over a $2.2 billion research funding freeze tied to demands for changes in academic governance and viewpoint diversity audits. The lawsuit challenges government pressure on university hiring, admissions, and tax status, warning of damage to research, education, and U.S. higher ed reputation.
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