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Trump threatens to invoke insurrection act

US President Donald Trump’s warning to invoke the Insurrection Act has intensified a growing legal showdown with Democratic-led cities as hundreds of National Guard troops from Texas prepared to patrol Chicago streets. Trump said he may use the centuries-old law to bypass opposition from local and state leaders. He called the protests violent and insisted action was needed. However, Critics said, violence is being exaggerated and accuse Trump of politicising the military. Illinois and...

August 26, 2025 8:46 PM

Trump fires federal reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations

US President Donald Trump has fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, announcing the decision in a letter posted on his social media platform, Truth Social. Trump cited the mortgage fraud allegations as the primary reason for her dismissal. According to media reports, Cook had recently come under scrutiny from Trump and members of his administration over allegations of mortgage fraud. The Justice Department has stated it will investigate the claims, which were initially raised by Fede...