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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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Donald Trump told Ukraine it cannot reclaim Crimea or join NATO, a stance revealed just before hosting Zelensky and European leaders at the White House. These bold statements, made on Truth Social and after talks with Putin, signal the administration’s shift toward Russian demands and set a tough tone for Ukraine’s future.
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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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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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After the Florida State University mass shooting left two dead and six injured, President Trump rejected calls for stricter gun control, sticking to his Second Amendment promise. The suspect, Phoenix Ikner, used a deputy’s service weapon. The event reopens fierce debate on gun safety and school violence.
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President Donald Trump has removed Gen. Charles Brown as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs and nominated Lt. Gen. Dan Caine in a significant military leadership reshuffle. Brown, the first Black Air Force chief, faced criticism over his diversity stance. This shift aligns with Trump's 'America First' focus on military modernization, also leading to dismissals of other top military officials.
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In a bold move, President Trump dismissed Gen. CQ Brown, the second Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, before the end of his term. This decision, criticized for politicizing the military, replaces Brown with Lt. Gen. Dan Caine amidst a broader military reshuffle reflecting resistance to diversity initiatives.
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Tulsi Gabbard has been confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence under President Trump. With a closely contested 52-48 Senate vote, Gabbard—a former Democrat and 2020 presidential candidate—joins the Trump administration after switching parties. Her shift prompted debates on her past controversial ties and oversight of surveillance programs, sparking discussions about her transformed political trajectory.
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Former President Trump suggested the U.S. seize control of Gaza during a meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan, aiming to tackle the humanitarian crisis there. Meanwhile, Jordan offers medical aid to 2,000 Palestinian kids. Critics doubt the plan's feasibility and the effect on regional peace.
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