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Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook is wrong

Uncharacteristically for him, Donald Trump is being too modest in asserting his power over the Federal Reserve. He's fired Lisa Cook "for cause," citing a clearly pretextual alleged mortgage infraction, when as a constitutional matter, he should be able to fire her, or Chairman Jerome Powell, ...

Newsmax files antitrust lawsuit against Fox News

NEW YORK (AP) — The conservative news network Newsmax filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fox News on Wednesday, saying Fox has sought to maintain its market dominance through intimidation and exclusionary business practices designed to stifle competition. Fox has sought to block television ...

Almanac for Sept. 4, 2025

Today is Thursday, Sept. 4, the 247th day of 2025. There are 118 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1949, more than 140 people were injured after a performance by singer Paul Robeson in Peekskill, New York, as an anti-Communist mob attacked departing concertgoers. Also on this ...

Flagging flag burners (again)

President Trump wants to penalize anyone who burns the American flag. After initially announcing his intent – apparently before being told the Supreme Court has already said burning the flag is protected under the free expression clause of the First Amendment – Trump said he wishes to ...

Pentagon authorizes military lawyers to be temporary immigration judges

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press. The military will begin sending groups of 150 attorneys — both military ...

Almanac for Sept. 3, 2025

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 3, the 246th day of 2025. There are 119 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1783, representatives of the United States and Britain signed the Treaty of Paris, which officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized U.S. sovereignty. Also on this ...