Trump’s move to fire Lisa Cook could give him leverage over Fed board

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President Trump’s move to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook could roil financial markets, raise uncertainty for investors and heighten concerns that the White House is trying to wrest control of the historically independent central bank, according to Wall Street analysts.  Mr. Trump announced her removal in a letter posted Monday night on Truth Social, citing allegations

ICE Jobs Fair Draws Hundreds of Applicants in Texas

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People wait as videos are displayed as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) holds a major hiring event on in Arlington, Texas, on Aug. 26, 2025. Ron Jenkins/Getty Images ARLINGTON, Texas—Despite protesters, hundreds of vehicles filled the parking lot on the first day of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recruiting event to attract more

Utah ordered to redraw congressional map, seat for Democrats possible

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The Utah Legislature will have to redraw the state’s congressional map after a judge ruled Monday that the lines enacted in 2021 did not conform with “mandatory redistricting standards and requirements” — opening up the door for a winnable seat for Democrats in the red state.  According to the ruling released late Monday, “the core