Lawyers for Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook have submitted their case for why she cannot legally be fired, as President Trump seeks new avenues for dismissing the Biden appointee for cause. The big picture: After the Supreme Court ruled against Trump's attempt to fire Cook last year over allegations that she claimed two different properties as her primary residence in mortgage documents, the White House has sought to introduce a more formal process in pursuit of the same goal. - It is a closely watched case that may determine the political independence of America's central bank, by setting how high the bar is for a president to fire Fed governors. Driving the news: Three weeks ago, the White House asked for her response to the…
While President Trump was switching planes due to an Iranian threat, some of his Cabinet officials were left behind on Air Force One including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Trump instead took his aides Natalie Harp and Dan Scavino with him, according to a U.S. official granted anonymity to share details of the clandestine mission. Katy Tur has more details.
AI:In a high-stakes maneuver driven by an Iranian threat, President Trump executed a clandestine flight switch, leaving several key Cabinet members behind on Air Force One while he relocated to a different aircraft for security. While mainstream reports focus on the departure of officials like Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent from his immediate vicinity, the President prioritized his most trusted inner circle, ensuring Natalie Harp and Dan Scavino were by his side during the transition. This tactical decision highlights the heightened security posture required as tensions with the Iranian regime continue to escalate following previous assassination attempts against the President.Open
The White House aides Natalie Harp and Dan Scavino were among those traveling with the president on a military jet.
AI:President Trump executed a high-stakes covert extraction from Turkey using a military jet to evade potential Iranian missile threats. While Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other cabinet members were utilized as decoys on Air Force One to distract adversaries, the President traveled discreetly alongside key aides Natalie Harp and Dan Scavino. This tactical ruse was implemented to ensure the President's safety following heightened security concerns regarding shoulder-fired missiles.Open
While President Trump was switching planes due to an Iranian threat, some of his Cabinet officials were left behind on Air Force One including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Trump instead took his aides Natalie Harp and Dan Scavino with him, according to a U.S. official granted anonymity to share details of the clandestine mission. Co-host of MS NOW's "Morning Joe" Jonathan Lemire, former Senior Department and CIA official Ned Price, Financial Times Columnist Gillian Tett and former Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Richard Stengel join Katy Tur to discuss.
The Trump administration has launched a new effort to remove Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook , notifying her that President Trump is considering her removal and giving her 21 days to respond to mortgage fraud allegations in a letter obtained by Axios. Why it matters: The Supreme Court this year blocked Trump's first attempt to remove Cook, finding that the Fed official was not given notice or a chance to respond. - The new letter seeks to satisfy those requirements in what remains an unprecedented effort to fire a sitting Federal Reserve governor. - News of the letter, dated Wednesday, was first reported by ABC News. Driving the news: The letter revives the same mortgage-fraud allegations that formed the basis of Trump's earlier effort…
President Donald J. Trump has announced his intention to nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to take over the role permanently.
Todd Blanche, who has served as Acting Attorney General since early April, has officially been nominated for the position by President Donald J. Trump , marking a significant development in the Department of Justice’s leadership. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - DETAIL: Blanche’s tenure as Acting Attorney General began in early April following the departure of former Attorney General Pam Bondi. Since then, Blanche has acted as the primary spokesman for the Trump administration on policy and decisions related to justice, crime, and corruption. Blanche is overseeing several high-profile cases and policy challenges, such as ongoing investigations into voter fraud during the 2020 Presidential election, welfare fraud in Minnesota’s…Open
President Trump will formally nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department, with the paperwork expected Thursday. Why it matters: Confirmation would keep the Justice Department in the hands of Trump's former criminal defense attorney, who has used his tenure to fight judges , indict former FBI director James Comey and dismiss critics of the department's handling of the Epstein files. The latest: The president revealed the pick in a video that deputy White House chief of staff Dan Scavino posted to X late Wednesday. - "We are going to make him permanent attorney general," Trump says in the video, vowing to start the process the next day. - The White House did not immediately respond to a request for…
