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US President Donald Trump's decision to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over unproven claims of mortgage fraud has sparked concerns about the independence of the central bank. Trump's letter to Cook, which claims she falsified bank records to obtain favorable mortgage terms, has been met
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The National Guard's role in Washington, D.C. has escalated significantly, with members now authorized to carry weapons and possibly engage in detentions, sparking concerns about the deepening military involvement in the city's policing. The development comes as President Donald Trump continues to intensify his federal
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Democratic leaders in Illinois and Chicago are pushing back against a potential federal crackdown on crime, with Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton accusing President Donald Trump of attempting to manufacture a crisis and politicize the use of the National Guard. The federal government has planned a military
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Illinois Attorney-General Kwame Raoul described the plan as "un-American" and "unwise strategically", while Lieutenant-Governor Juliana Stratton accused Trump of pursuing "political theatrics" instead of addressing the root causes of crime in Chicago. The decision to deploy National Guard troops to the city has been
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Members of the National Guard patrolling the nation's capital at the direction of U.S. President Donald Trump have started carrying firearms, an escalation of his military deployment that makes good on a directive issued last week by his defence secretary. This move comes as Trump is considering
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Ukraine on Independence Day, where he revealed new details on the previously announced $2-billion defense funding for Ukraine. The funding will support advanced drone manufacturing, ammunition and armored vehicles, as well as digital attack countermeasures. In a notable statement, Carney did not rule out
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US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he may have an upcoming meeting with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, suggesting that he had a good relationship with the leader. Trump, who became the first sitting US president to set foot on North Korean soil in 2019, recalled his
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As US President Donald Trump confirmed that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, will visit Russia on Wednesday or Thursday to meet with President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said it was anticipating "important" talks. This development comes as Trump has set a deadline for Russia to make progress towards
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US Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler has resigned from her position, effective August 8, creating a vacancy that President Donald Trump can fill as he pushes for lower interest rates. Kugler's departure gives Trump the opportunity to appoint a new governor to the Fed sooner than anticipated, potentially
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As the United States heads into a potentially treacherous economic landscape, European banking chief Christine Lagarde has issued a stark warning that US President Donald Trump's attempts to interfere with the Federal Reserve could create economic instability. Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank, stressed the importance
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Washington D.C. and surrounding areas have been gripped by an unprecedented military presence as President Donald Trump continues to deploy National Guard and federal law enforcement officers to combat crime and homelessness. Some units have been armed with handguns and rifles, despite concerns from local residents and politicians. This
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In a highly-anticipated speech, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that the central bank could cut its key interest rate as soon as its next meeting in September. The decision will be fraught, as the Fed must balance the need to strengthen the economy against persistent inflation and a slowing
