A fresh effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is unfolding just as the central bank readies a pivotal interest rate decision. In a Sunday court filing, government lawyers underscore the president’s sole authority over determining Cook’s fitness to serve on the Federal Reserve.

A Washington appeals court ruled that most of former President Trump’s global tariffs exceeded his authority, effectively declaring them illegal. The verdict arrived around the same time Trump revised ‘de minimis’ exemptions, raising questions about the executive branch’s role in trade policy.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner are cautioning troops that they could face criminal charges if they violate residents on former President Donald Trump’s orders. Both leaders stress that no one, not even a past president, can shield military personnel from local prosecution.