Disney shareholders are requesting a formal investigation into whether the entertainment giant compromised its fiduciary duties. At issue is the company’s decision to briefly remove Jimmy Kimmel’s show from the air, allegedly in response to pressure from the Trump administration.
A proposed review of the Smithsonian’s content by the White House is stirring debate over how American history is presented. Smithsonian officials emphasize their independence, while lawmakers and editors warn that such a review could impact classrooms across the country.
Ten members of the Jacksonville City Council are backing a property tax rate cut, with support from Florida’s GOP Chairman. Mayor Donna Deegan, however, attributes the decision to political pressures from state leaders, highlighting ongoing tensions around local taxation.
Central bankers convening at a U.S. mountain resort are worried about President Donald Trump’s growing attempts to shape the Federal Reserve, particularly his push for interest rate cuts. They fear that the political storm engulfing the Fed could soon affect their own monetary policies as well.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has denied resignation reports despite mounting pressure following his ruling party’s historic election loss. Instead, he is prioritizing the implementation of a new tariff agreement with the United States.
The Trump administration is ramping up efforts to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell, introducing new arguments to justify this unprecedented move. This escalation highlights the growing tensions between the White House and the central bank leader.
