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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Sues Trump Over His Attempt to Fire Her
Trump has also threatened to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell as he pushes the central bank to cut interest rates rapidly.
Trump Envoy Sparks Fury for Telling Lebanese Journalists Not to Be “Animalistic”
Ambassador Tom Barrack said “animalistic” behavior is “the problem with what is happening” in the Middle East.
Trump Taps Missouri AG With History of Prosecuting Democrats to Help Run FBI
“Political opponents are going to get targeted,” warns one expert.
Experts Worry About New DHS Appointee Overseeing US’s Election Infrastructure
Heather Honey, a high-profile denier of Trump’s loss in the 2020 election, has been appointed to a senior position.
DNC Flamed for Rejecting Measure Backing Arms Embargo to Israel Amid Gaza Famine
One advocate slammed the vote as “standard practice for a historically unpopular Democratic leadership.”
Organizers Plan Labor Day Mass Mobilization Against Trump’s Threats to Chicago
“We’re not going to normalize fascism,” says a Chicago alderperson as Trump threatens to send troops to the city.
Judges Alarmed at Spree of Spurious Charges Amid Trump’s DC Crackdown
“We don't just charge people criminally and then say, 'Oops, my bad,'” US Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui said.
Sanders Will Rally With Maine Challenger to Susan Collins, Graham Platner
Platner condemned “endless wars” and backed universal health care in his campaign launch video.
Trump Signs Order Aimed at Ending Cashless Bail as He Arms National Guard in DC
Cashless bail allows people to walk free before trial without exorbitant and often predatory fees.
Latin American Countries and China Condemn Trump’s Threats Against Venezuela
The chorus of disapproval comes in response to Trump's deployment of US warships off the coast of Venezuela.