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Trump’s attempt to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook is likely to lead to a major legal battle
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump's attempt to fire one of the seven governors of the Federal Reserve will likely end up in court and...
What to know about Lisa Cook, the Fed Governor who Trump says he’s firing
NEW YORK – In an unprecedented move, U.S. President Donald Trump said that he’s firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook — marking a sharp...
The Latest: Fed governor won’t leave, saying Trump lacks authority to fire her
Shares in stock markets around the globe were sinking Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced he's firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, an unprecedented...
Trump fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for control over central bank
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.FILE - Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook, speaks during a conversations with...
New top admiral takes over the US Navy amid military firings
WASHINGTON – Adm. Daryl Caudle took over as the Navy’s highest-ranking officer Monday, ending a six-month vacancy created by the Trump administration's firing of...
After Trump and Congress spending cuts, public media stations wait on money for emergency alerts
Warning: This may be an actual emergency — as far as emergencies about emergencies go, at least.The recently defunded nonprofit corporation that distributed federal...
What to know about Trump deportation policies that could send Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda
HOUSTON – Efforts by U.S. immigration officials to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, a country to which the Salvadoran national has no ties,...
Schools reopen in Washington with parents on edge over Trump’s armed patrols
WASHINGTON – Public schools reopened Monday in the nation’s capital with parents on edge over the presence of thousands of National Guard troops, some...
Trump moves to ban flag burning despite Supreme Court ruling that Constitution allows it
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order requiring the Justice Department to investigate and prosecute people for burning the American...
Trade and defense on the agenda as President Donald Trump hosts South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is hosting Lee Jae Myung, the new president of South Korea, at the White House on Monday for talks...