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Trump renews effort to fire Fed's Cook, continuing attacks on central bank

Trump renews effort to fire Fed's Cook, continuing attacks on central bank

By Humeyra Pamuk and Ryan Patrick Jones Aug 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is renewing his effort to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, keeping alive his assault on the central bank's independence even after the U.S.

Trump renews effort to fire Fed's Cook

Trump renews effort to fire Fed's Cook

Aug 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is renewing his effort to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook after the U.S. Supreme Court in June refused to let the president fire her, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

White House again threatens to fire the Fed's Lisa Cook over mortgages

White House again threatens to fire the Fed's Lisa Cook over mortgages

The letter to Lisa Cook again alleges that she made improper statements on mortgage applications.

Trump moving forward with attempt to fire Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling -ABC News

Trump moving forward with attempt to fire Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling -ABC News

Aug 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is moving forward with his attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook after the U.S. Supreme Court in June refused to let the president fire her, ABC News reported on Friday, citing sources.

The Latest: Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer questions

The Latest: Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer questions

A Senate committee has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic

With a nail-biting win, Dems pin their hopes on Michigan in midterms | The Excerpt

With a nail-biting win, Dems pin their hopes on Michigan in midterms | The Excerpt

With the slimmest of margins, progressive insurgent Abdul El-Sayed squeaks out a primary win for Democrats in Michigan’s senate race.

DOGE overstated savings on federal 'receipts' website, auditors find

DOGE overstated savings on federal 'receipts' website, auditors find

Some of the savings being touted by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency are incorrect or lack supporting evidence

Abdul El-Sayed shifts the midterms

Abdul El-Sayed shifts the midterms

The Michigan Senate candidate marks a turning point for Democrats.

Trump unveils trade actions to compete with China on solar and chips

Trump unveils trade actions to compete with China on solar and chips

By Nichola Groom and Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - The White House on Thursday imposed a series of price floors and a 15% tariff on products made from polysilicon, the raw material used in semiconductors and solar panels that is primarily produced by China. U.S.

Senate committee will vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

Senate committee will vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

A Senate committee is set to vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic

Justice Samuel Alito confirms he's staying on the Supreme Court for another term

Justice Samuel Alito confirms he's staying on the Supreme Court for another term

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is confirming that he’s staying on the nation’s highest court for another term

Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval

Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval

A federal appeals court has decided President Donald Trump cannot build a $400 million ballroom at the White House without congressional approval