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Supreme Court allows Trump to fire FTC member, major win for presidential power
The ruling allowing President Donald Trump to fire FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter overturns a key precedent known as “Humphrey’s Executor.”
Supreme Court rules Trump cannot fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook for now
The ruling by the Supreme Court means that Lisa Cook will remain as a Federal Reserve governor as her lawsuit challenging Trump’s effort to fire her proceeds.
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to appeal E. Jean Carroll $5 million verdict
The Supreme Court on Monday said it would not hear an appeal by President Donald Trump of a New York federal court jury’s verdict awarding the writer E. Jean Carroll $5 million for having been sexually abused and defamed by Trump. Read more A surprisingly strong summer box office could mean Hollywood’s first $10 billion […]
Trump says U.S. and Iran to hold fresh talks in Qatar on Tuesday following weekend clashes
The U.S. and Iran are poised to hold fresh talks on Tuesday in Qatar’s capital, President Donald Trump said via social media on Monday.
Trump bought as much as $5 million in Axon stock before ICE sought $220 million Taser deal
Axon Enterprise has ramped up lobbying in Congress on federal law-enforcement technology as ICE pursues a potential $220 million Taser deal.
Putin details Russia’s fuel shortages after Ukrainian drone strikes
Putin’s comments mark the first time he has detailed the extent to which Ukraine’s deep-strike successes have hampered Russia’s fuel production.
Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director
The nomination comes after former ICE director Todd Lyons resigned at the end of May. David Venturella has been serving as the acting head of the agency.
U.S. strikes Iran after Trump accuses Tehran of ceasefire violation in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military conducted strikes against Iran on Friday in response to what President Donald Trump said was Tehran’s violation of a ceasefire by launching drone attacks aimed at ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Read more Trump threatens 100% tariff on countries putting ‘Digital Services Tax on American Companies’
Rubio says Israel, Lebanon reach framework agreement aimed at ‘lasting peace and security’
Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire. But that is contingent on the paramilitary group Hezbollah agreeing to halt hostilities.
Gavin Newsom calls for national billionaires tax: ‘It’s time for an economic reset’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he supports imposing “a true minimum tax on billionaires” and closing “tax-free lifestyle loan” loopholes for the rich.