Trump asks Supreme Court to uphold his firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

Trump asks Supreme Court to uphold his firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

WASHINGTONΒ β€”Β President Trump appealed to the Supreme Court on Thursday seeking to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from the independent board that can raise or lower interest rates. The appeal β€œinvolves yet another case of improper judicial interference with the President’s removal authority β€” here, interference with the President’s authority to remove members of the…

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ABC drops ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ indefinitely over host’s Charlie Kirk remarks

ABC drops ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ indefinitely over host’s Charlie Kirk remarks

Walt Disney Co.-owned broadcaster ABC said it is pulling β€œJimmy Kimmel Live” indefinitely following sharp backlash over the host’s remarks about slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. The move comes after station owner Nexstar Media Group said it would yank the show from its ABC affiliate stations as a result of the comments. The Irving, Texas-based…

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Sadiq Khan calls out Gaza ‘genocide’, as Starmer ‘delays’ recognising Palestinian state until end of Trump’s state visit | UK News

Sadiq Khan calls out Gaza ‘genocide’, as Starmer ‘delays’ recognising Palestinian state until end of Trump’s state visit | UK News

London’s mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has for the first time described the situation in Gaza as a “genocide”, becoming the most senior Labour figure to contradict the government’s official position. Earlier this week, a UN Commission said a genocide was taking place in Gaza – something repeatedly denied by Israel. Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer has…

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Israel faces global backlash as Gaza invasion deepens isolation

Israel faces global backlash as Gaza invasion deepens isolation

BEIRUTΒ β€”Β Cascades of condemnation from friend and foe alike. An array of international organizations and rights groups leveling accusations of genocide and war crimes. Boycotts across a range of sectors and fields. As Israel begins its ground offensive to occupy Gaza City, defying international and domestic pressure to negotiate a ceasefire with the militant group Hamas,…

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