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‘Racist, misogynistic, and unlawful attack’: Trump’s attempt to fire Lisa Cook draws accusations of authoritarianism

Donald Trump became the first president to attempt to remove a member from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in the central bank’s 111-year history. In a letter on Monday, President Trump announced that Lisa Cook, the first Black woman and woman of color to serve on the Fed board, was “removed” from her Senate-confirmed, 14-year-long role “effective immediately.” The presidential act sets up an unprecedented legal battle. It challenges the independence of the Federal Reserve, which Trump has pressured […]

todayAugust 26, 2025 1

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Ex-NFL star Le’Veon Bell under fire for sexist and vulgar remark about Kamala Harris

Le’Veon Bell has jumped on the train of former athletes and celebs gaining clout for backing Donald Trump – and critics say he’s gone too far. On Saturday, Bell, a former Pittsburg Steeler NFL player, posted a picture of himself on X with the caption “Trump or The Tr*mp?,” wearing a t-shirt with the same words above the viral photo of Trump, pumping his fist after the attempted assassination on his life, next to a photo of Vice President Kamala […]

todayOctober 21, 2024 1

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Wisconsin Senate panel votes to fire regents who voted against limiting UW diversity initiatives

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A state Senate committee is recommending the full chamber fire two Universities of Wisconsin regents who voted against a deal that called for limiting campus diversity positions in exchange for state funding. The Republican-controlled Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue voted 5-3 along party lines Thursday to recommend the full body refuse to confirm regents Dana Wachs and John Miller. They voted against the deal twice last December. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers appointed both of them. The Senate […]

todayMarch 9, 2024