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Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues to challenge Trump’s attempt to fire her, setting up a showdown over presidential power

Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues to challenge Trump’s attempt to fire her, setting up a showdown over presidential power

Donald Trump Trump legal cases Federal agencies Investing See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Washington  —  Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is suing to keep her job on the board, which helps set interest rates, after President Donald Trump said he was removing her from her role earlier this week. Cook’s lawsuit, filed Thursday morning in federal court in …

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Google Pixel Watch 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: The Ultimate Android Smartwatch Showdown – PCMag

Google Pixel Watch 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: The Ultimate Android Smartwatch Showdown  PCMag Pixel Watch 4: Design upgrades, new fitness features and expanded AI  The Keyword I compared the best smartwatches from Google and Apple – and there’s a clear winner  ZDNET With the Pixel Watch 4, Google’s Smartwatch Is Finally Repairable  WIRED Pixel Watch 4 Launches with Satellite SOS: Hands-on!  DC Rainmaker …

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Dems Promise ‘Showdown’ as Redistricting War Goes National

Dems Promise ‘Showdown’ as Redistricting War Goes National

Top Democrats are laying out the stakes of a national congressional redistricting fight, after Texas obeyed Donald Trump’s order to adopt a new, wildly gerrymandered congressional map in advance of the 2026 midterm elections. On a conference call organized by party chair Ken Martin, Democratic leaders justified their plan to respond to Texas’ provocation with an equally brazen redistricting effort …

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Ohio State reveals starting QB for season-opening showdown with Texas

Ohio State reveals starting QB for season-opening showdown with Texas

Julian Sayin will get the first crack at quarterback for reigning-champion Ohio State. Head coach Ryan Day named the sophomore as his starting QB for the No. 3 Buckeyes’ highly anticipated season-opening showdown against Arch Manning and No. 1 Texas at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30. Sayin beat out junior Lincoln Kienholz for the job. Julian Sayin will start for …

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5 players to watch in Steelers' preseason showdown against the Buccaneers – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

5 players to watch in Steelers’ preseason showdown against the Buccaneers  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette How to Watch: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Pittsburgh Steelers | Preseason Week Two 2025  Tampa Bay Buccaneers 5 things to watch in Steelers preseason home game vs. Bucs  TribLIVE.com Todd Bowles changes his mind, Baker Mayfield won’t play vs. Steelers  NBC Sports How to watch and what to know for the …

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The Texas redistricting showdown reaches a critical moment

The Texas redistricting showdown reaches a critical moment

Facebook Tweet Email Link The next flashpoint in the redistricting standoff between Texas Democrats and Republicans is hours away. Republicans in the state House will convene and attempt to advance efforts to redraw the state’s congressional maps, producing as many as five more US House seats for Republicans and handing President Donald Trump a major victory ahead of the midterms. …

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Texas Gov. Abbott sues to remove alleged “ringleader” of Democratic walkout from office amid redistricting showdown

Texas Gov. Abbott sues to remove alleged “ringleader” of Democratic walkout from office amid redistricting showdown

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott filed a lawsuit on Tuesday to remove one of the state’s House Democratic leaders, Rep. Gene Wu, calling him “the ringleader” of the dozens of Democratic lawmakers who left the state in an effort to block a redistricting vote. Abbott filed the emergency petition with the Texas Supreme Court to have Wu, who represents Houston and …

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Confirmation Slowdown Forces a Senate Showdown – The New York Times

Confirmation Slowdown Forces a Senate Showdown  The New York Times Republicans in ‘active conversation’ over whether to change Senate rules and speed up stalled Trump nominees  CNN Senate GOP threatens confirmations rule change amid Democrats’ “path of obstruction” on Trump’s nominees  CBS News Republicans consider changing Senate rules to speed confirmation of Trump nominees  AP News Senate Dems plotting next forced vote on Epstein …

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President Lula hits back as Trump tariffs threaten US-Brazil trade showdown | Brazil

President Lula hits back as Trump tariffs threaten US-Brazil trade showdown | Brazil

Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has said he does not fear getting on the wrong side of Donald Trump, as South America’s largest economy braces for the introduction of 50% tariffs. Trump announced plans to slap Brazil with tariffs on 1 August earlier this month, partly in retaliation for a supposed political “witch-hunt” against his far-right ally Jair …

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