President Trump suffered a Supreme Court setback in his effort to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, but the fight may be far from over. The Hill’s Zach Schonfeld and Sophie Brams break down the new deadline facing Cook and why the case could soon return to court. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/newsletters/the-gavel/the-gavel-live-briefing/6025146-donald-trump-supreme-court-losses-impact-on-agenda-discussion/ #presidenttrump #trump #lisacook #thefed #federalreserve #fedreserve #supremecourt #scotus #fedreservegovernor #thegavel
AI:President Trump is ramping up his battle against the deep state within the Federal Reserve by renewing his push to remove Governor Lisa Cook. Despite a recent setback from the Supreme Court regarding this dismissal, the administration is not backing down and is preparing for further legal challenges as a critical deadline approaches. This move forms part of a broader effort by President Trump to assert executive authority over unelected bureaucrats and reshape the Federal Reserve following his appointment of Kevin Warsh as the new Fed Chair.Open
President Trump announced in a Truth Social post Wednesday that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is stepping down from her role in the administration. Leavitt says that she wants to spend more time with her family. #karolineleavitt #trump #breaking #whitehouse #presssecretary #potus #politics
AI:President Trump announced via Truth Social on Wednesday that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is stepping down from her position in the administration. Leavitt cited a desire to spend more time with her family as the primary reason for her departure from the podium. Her exit comes at a critical juncture for the administration as various figures and commentators weigh in on potential successors to manage the White House media relations moving forward.Open
After years of working toward the league, many first-year players have used that money on long-awaited purchases and priorities like a new car, a house or an opportunity to take care of their parents.
AI:NFL rookies are utilizing their first professional paychecks to secure long-overdue milestones, including purchasing new vehicles, buying homes, and providing financial support for their families. After years of dedicated training and striving to reach the league, these players are prioritizing stability and taking care of their parents with their sudden influx of wealth.Open
AI:A dangerous expansion of the surveillance state is unfolding as new technology now allows authorities to link individual mobile phones directly to vehicle license plates. This development follows a recent wave of public backlash and leadership retreats from companies like Flock, which faced intense scrutiny over privacy violations and police abuse. As citizens continue to revolt against this creepy network of cameras watching every corner, this latest breakthrough represents a massive escalation in the ability of the deep state and law enforcement to track movements in real time, effectively tethering a person's digital identity to their physical location on the road.Open
AI:Financial markets and the White House have responded positively to the July consumer price index report, which shows a favorable trend in core inflation figures. As retail sales face unexpected slumps and consumer sentiment fluctuates amidst shifting economic messaging, this cooling of inflation provides much-needed relief for market stability following recent volatility surrounding shifts in Federal Reserve leadership and labor statistics oversight.Open
Rep. Mike Lawler 's (R-N.Y.) fight to hold on to a key battleground seat is getting a behind-the-scenes assist — for now, at least — from an unlikely group: House Democrats. Why it matters: Kamala Harris carried Lawler's district in 2024, but some Democrats are privately wary of spending the small fortune it would take to oust one of the GOP's most bipartisan — and electorally savvy — members. - "If you're going to have a Republican, it's the kind of Republican we want in the Congress," a Democratic source told Axios of Lawler, also noting that the New York City area is the nation's most expensive media market. - A senior House Democrat told Axios: "I don't think Lawler is beatable." State of play: Republicans are outspending…
AI:In a revealing look at the internal calculations of the Democratic Party, reports indicate that some House Democrats may intentionally avoid spending resources to defend New York’s 17th District seat held by Republican Mike Lawler, despite it being a critical battleground for House control. While the GOP is heavily outspending the opposition with millions reserved via the Congressional Leadership Fund and other groups, some Democratic strategists are privately suggesting that Lawler may be unbeatable due to the exorbitant costs of the New York media market and his bipartisan appeal. Although leadership-aligned groups like House Majority PAC claim they will do whatever it takes to elect nominee Cait Conley and oust Lawler, internal…Open
The U.S. agreed to pull its forces from the country in 2024 and U.S. troops pulled out of bases in most areas of Iraq last year but maintained a presence in the semiautonomous northern Kurdish region.
AI:U.S. officials have confirmed that military forces are on schedule to complete the full withdrawal of all remaining American troops from Iraq by September 30. This move follows an agreement reached in 2024 to end the U.S. presence, which has already seen most bases vacated last year with only a residual footprint maintained in the semiautonomous northern Kurdish region.Open
The company that makes the gloves, Compliant Technologies, says they're a nonlethal tool to make individuals compliant during arrests.
AI:ICE is moving forward with plans to equip agents with electric shock gloves manufactured by Compliant Technologies as part of an effort to utilize nonlethal tools during arrests. The Department of Homeland Security aims to use these devices to increase individual compliance and de-escalate potentially violent encounters, though the initiative has faced pushback from various critics following similar equipment considerations in recent months.Open
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman emerged from a special election sprint on Tuesday to succeed Lindsey Graham. She will sell her closeness to President Trump. He will tout his conservatism.
AI:The South Carolina Republican Senate runoff has officially commenced as Darline Graham and Ralph Norman compete to fill the seat vacated by Lindsey Graham. In this special election sprint, Graham is leveraging her close ties to President Trump to secure voter support, while Norman is focusing his campaign on his commitment to strict conservatism. This contest follows intense intra-MAGA maneuvering and significant pressure from the White House to solidify Republican control in the state.Open
Lettuce prices plunged more than 16% in July, according to new inflation data.
AI:Lettuce prices experienced a massive plunge of over 16% during July, marking a record drop driven largely by the ongoing cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands across the country. This sudden collapse in market value comes as health officials struggle to contain the contamination linked to fresh produce and trace the origins within the food safety system.Open
