Key Events (10)
Fed Governor Lisa Cook sued President Trump over his attempt to fire her, arguing the dismissal was 'unprecedented and illegal.' The lawsuit marks an escalation in Trump's months-long campaign against Federal Reserve leadership.
CDC Director Susan Monarez was ousted and multiple senior CDC officials resigned in protest, citing 'weaponization of public health.' The departures have left U.S. health agencies in turmoil and prompted calls for RFK Jr. to resign as CDC chief.
Nineteen Democratic governors issued a unified warning to Trump against sending troops to their states, in response to the administration's push to militarize cities and override local authority in Democratic-run areas.
The White House sought assistance from Naval Station Great Lakes to aid in a federal takeover of policing in U.S. 'sanctuary cities,' according to the military base, expanding the administration's immigration enforcement efforts.
A federal judge blocked Trump's firing of the head of Voice of America, dealing a setback to the president and his ally Kari Lake's efforts to shutter federally funded news networks.
California Governor Gavin Newsom warned that Trump is 'serious' about pursuing a third term and urged Americans to 'wake up' to threats posed by the president's disregard for democratic norms.
Two children were killed and 17 injured in a shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school during mass; police said locked doors prevented the suspect from entering the church and potentially saved 'countless lives.'
Russia launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 18-21 people and striking more than 20 locations including British Council and EU offices, with President Zelenskyy stating Moscow 'chooses ballistics instead of the negotiating table.'
The U.S. Air Force granted military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt, a Capitol rioter fatally shot during the January 6 attack, marking another step in Trump's reframing of the Capitol riot.
Lotus announced 550 UK job cuts, citing uncertainty including Trump's tariffs, though the Chinese-owned sportscar maker insisted it remains committed to Britain and will restart Norfolk production in September.