Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook Sues Trump Over Attempted Firing
Cook’s lawsuit alleges Trump’s attempted firing is illegal and violates her Fifth Amendment due process rights.
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Trump Fires Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook in Unprecedented Attack on Agency Independence
President Donald Trump removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook effective immediately Monday, marking the first time in U.S. history that a president has tried to fire a sitting member of the Federal Reserve Board. “Pursuant to my authority under Article II of the Constitution and Section 10 of the Federal Reserve Act of 1913, you […]
Trump Renews Threat to Invade Chicago, Governor Pritzker Vows to Fight Back
President Donald Trump escalated his war on Democratic-led cities, again threatening to send military forces into Chicago.
Leading Election Conspiracy Theorist Appointed to DHS Leadership Position
Heather Honey was appointed as the deputy assistant secretary for elections integrity.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia Detained by ICE, Faces Re-Deportation
The Trump administration is trying to deport Abrego Garcia to Uganda.
Oregon and Pennsylvania Are Latest to Reject DOJ Demand for Voter Data
Both states questioned DOJ’s legal justification and privacy concerns in their responses.
Alina Habba was Illegally Employed as Federal Prosecutor, Court Rules
A federal judge ruled that Alina Habba has been unlawfully serving as the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey since July.
DOJ Doubles Down on Demands for Maine’s Voter Data, Secretary of State Fires Back
The DOJ has escalated its demand for access to Maine’s voter registration records, now requesting that election officials turn over unredacted copies.
As Trump Plots to End Mail-In Ballots, Some Republicans Balk
After Donald Trump lashed out against voting by mail, a few Republican officials disagreed — politely! — with the president’s plans for an unconstitutional executive order.
An absentee voter himself, Trump railed against mail-in ballots and “Seriously Controversial VOTING MACHINES,” in a social media post Monday morning, which he reiterated in rambling remarks at the White House that afternoon.
In New Letters, DOJ Escalates Hunt For State Voter Data, Threatens Legal Action
The DOJ threatened to sue California over access to the state’s voter rolls.