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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 25.08.2025.
It displays 215 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
25.08.2025 ⇢ The day Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation was halted
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The day began with continued reports of National Guard units in Washington D.C. being armed, intensifying President Trump's federal presence and plans for crackdowns in cities like Chicago. By early afternoon, editorial focus pivoted significantly to Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who turned himself into ICE and was detained, escalating the long-running deportation threat to Uganda. Concurrently, President Trump signed executive orders targeting cashless bail nationwide and proposing penalties for flag burning, reinforcing his "law and order" agenda. However, a major development later in the day saw a judge temporarily bar Garcia's deportation. The day also saw prominent coverage of an Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital, which resulted in at least 20 deaths, including five journalists, with Prime Minister Netanyahu calling it a "tragic mishap." The ongoing debates over Trump's federal interventions in cities and the constitutionality of his new orders persisted.
25.08.2025
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Associated Press
Soon after arriving at a Gaza City hospital, Texas surgeon Mohammed Adeel Khaleel examined a 17-year-old with gunshot wounds sustained when he went to an aid site.
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The Daily Beast
The networks aren’t MAGA enough for the president’s liking.
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The Daily Beast
The networks aren’t MAGA enough for the president’s liking.
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The Boston Globe
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An Israeli airstrike hit the fourth floor of southern Gaza’s main hospital on Monday, killing at least eight people, Gaza’s health ministry said.
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The city's school system looks almost nothing like it did 20 years ago. People in New Orleans have strong opinions about whether that's good or bad, but the data is hard to argue with.
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Associated Press
A hospital strike in southern Gaza has killed at least eight people, including four journalists. The attack happened on Monday.
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New York Post
“You’ve misled the family, and now to compound matters, you’ve violated this family and their rights,” Tiffani Lucero Pastor, one of the brothers’ relatives, screamed at the parole board.
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Associated Press
A hospital strike in southern Gaza has killed at least eight people, including four journalists. The attack happened on Monday.
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The Daily Beast
A close associate of the HHS secretary claims the U.S. government will soon pull COVID-19 mRNA jabs from the market.
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The New York Times
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Jill Filipovic
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06:21⇢Federal Presence Intensifies
⌨US media continues its significant focus on President Trump's escalating federal presence, with reports confirming National Guard units in Washington D.C. are armed as students return to school, intensifying federal control (ABC News, Newsweek, CBS, Washington Post). This development occurs amid ongoing threats of federal crackdowns in cities like Chicago, prompting Democratic accusations of manufactured crises and local resistance (Breitbart, Common Dreams). Additionally, the specific case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's impending deportation to Uganda remains prominent (Fox News).
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Trump seeks to impose presidential power on big cities run by Democrats
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The parasite — the larvae of the new world screwworm fly — can devastate cattle herds and is rife in parts of Central America.
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Los Angeles Times
Western Fresno County, home to poor migrant communities, is a test case as California expedites clean energy projects.
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A White House memo on the executive action states: “Cashless bail policies allow dangerous individuals to immediately return to the streets and further endanger law-abiding, hard-working Americans because they know our laws will not be enforced.”
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A clever new paper puts concrete numbers to the taxes paid by members of the Forbes 400.
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Los Angeles Times
UC leaders are treading carefully in UCLA’s conflict with the Trump administration over allegations of antisemitism and a $1-billion fine. Unlike Gov. Newsom, they have not publicly endorsed a lawsuit, aiming for a resolution.
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Parents are opting out of vaccines, the Education Department is targeting diversity programs and new school meal regulations just took effect.
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The Blaze
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The 11th Circuit Revives a Constitutional Challenge to the Federal Law That Disarms Medical Marijuana Patients
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CBS News reported that hours after Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from criminal custody, his attorneys were sent a court-required notice of his potential deportation to Uganda.
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CBS News reported that hours after Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from criminal custody, his attorneys were sent a court-required notice of his potential deportation to Uganda.
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The Washington Post
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Associated Press
Some National Guard units patrolling the nation’s capital at the direction of President Donald Trump have started carrying firearms.
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Zelensky marked Ukrainian Independence Day and said the world needs to push Russia to a point where Ukraine has “guaranteed peace”.
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The New York Times
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the immigrant who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador, had arrived for an immigration check-in and was taken into ICE custody, according to his lawyer.
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08:41⇢Abrego Garcia Taken by ICE
⌨Building on the previous overview, US media's primary focus remains on the escalating federal presence and actions by the Trump administration. A major new development is the detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia by ICE during a Maryland check-in, days after his release, signaling continued federal immigration enforcement (ABC News, CBS, Fox News, NYTimes, Newsweek, Washington Post). Concurrently, President Trump seeks to impose presidential power on Democrat-run cities and threatens to revoke federal funding over cashless bail policies (CNN, NY Post).
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Dozens of immigration courts across the country have become epicenters of the Trump administration's efforts to increase the rate of immigration arrests.
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Associated Press
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Garcia, 30, reported to the ICE field office in Baltimore 3 days after he was released from custody in Tennessee and returned to his Maryland home.
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Alleged MS-13 gangbanger Kilmar Abrego Garcia was again detained by ICE Monday, his lawyer said.
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The New York Times
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the immigrant who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador, was being processed for deportation, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.
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Democrats are freaking out over the federal government taking a 10% equity stake in Intel, accusing Donald Trump of “socialism.” But the purchase of these nonvoting shares does not give the government any meaningful control over the company.
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Jill Filipovic
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into custody Monday by immigration authorities and the Department of Homeland Security said he is being processed for deportation to Uganda.
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More than a week after President Trump met with Russia’s leader in Alaska, progress toward ending the war in Ukraine appears to have ground to a stop.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained Kilmar Abrego Garcia on Monday morning, the Democrats’ so-called “Maryland Man,” for deportation to Uganda.
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New York Post
The biggest controversary from day one of the U.S. Open has been dealt with.
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11:07⇢Kilmar Abrego Garcia: Deportation Reassertion
⌨US media's central focus remains on federal immigration enforcement, with widespread reporting on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's detention by ICE and impending deportation to Uganda, days after his recent release (Boston Globe, Breitbart, CBS, Newsweek, AP News, The Daily Wire, HuffPost, USA Today, Washington Post). This continues to underscore the Trump administration's expanding federal power, reinforced by President Trump signing executive orders aimed at crime crackdowns (Fox News, ABC News).
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on Monday, August 25.
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on Monday, August 25.
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The Europoors Are Choosing To Have Less Than Americans. It Doesn't Have To Be This Way.
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The Washington Post
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Trump signed an executive order threatening to charge people who burn flags near other violent crime.
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The detention, which was expected, happened after Abrego Garcia walked into the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Baltimore for a check-in after being released from custody on Friday.
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on Monday, August 25.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been detained by immigration authorities in Baltimore and faces efforts by the Trump administration to deport him to Uganda.
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Officers conducted what the LAPD chief described as a "major operation" by executing simultaneous search warrants.
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New York Post
Police said the baby’s body still has not been found.
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Trump signed an executive order threatening to charge people who burn flags near other violent crime.
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12:45⇢Abrego Garcia's Deportation: The President's Will
⌨US media prominently features the ongoing detention and deportation efforts for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, now facing return to Uganda, with President Trump publicly stating he "needs to be in prison." This coincides with Trump's executive orders targeting cashless bail and flag burning, reinforcing his administration's escalating "law and order" agenda and expanded federal power across domestic issues. (Common Dreams, NPR, Newsweek, Washington Post, AP News, Boston Globe, CBS, The Daily Wire, ABC News, Breitbart, USA Today)
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The Daily Beast
The president has taken to covering up the dark bruising that has been reccuring on his right hand.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran illegal alien who was deported back to his home country from the U.S. after being deemed a member of MS-13 by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), was detained once more by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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New York Post
John Rudat, 21, was hospitalized with gruesome knife wounds to his face after stepping in when he saw two women being attacked.
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Associated Press
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring the Justice Department to investigate instances of flag burning despite a 1989 U.S.
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In the hours leading up to his meeting at the White House with Lee Jae Myung, South Korea’s new president, President Donald Trump raised criticisms of the country’s leadership and current internal conflicts.
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Reason
Trump Says He 'Paid Zero' for the Government's $11 Billion Stake in Intel. Here's the Downside.
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The New York Times
President Trump hosted President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea as the decades-old alliance between their two nations shows signs of strain.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday instructing the Department of Justice to prosecute instances of American flag burning and desecration that could incite a riot.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday, eliminating cashless bail for arrested suspects in Washington, D.C., while also ordering prosecution for individuals who desecrate the American flag.
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The New York Times
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized for what he called a “tragic mishap” and said the Israeli military would conduct an investigation.
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One America News
President Donald Trump defended deploying the National Guard to patrol urban areas and combat crime in the nation’s capital, countering both liberal mainstream media coverage and Democrat accusations labeling him a “dictator.”
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The Washington Post
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14:58⇢Penalty for the Flag
⌨US media continues to report on Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose deportation to Uganda has been temporarily barred by a judge, even as President Trump had publicly advocated for his imprisonment (Washington Post, CBS, NPR, Newsweek, The Daily Wire). This development occurs amid intensified coverage of President Trump's recently signed executive orders aiming to end cashless bail nationwide and impose stricter penalties for flag burning (Boston Globe, Breitbart, AP News, The Blaze, ABC News, USA Today), reinforcing the administration's "law and order" agenda.
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The New York Times
Five journalists, as well as medical workers, were among the dead at Nasser Hospital. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military would investigate.
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Abrego Garcia, 30, reported to the ICE field office in Baltimore 3 days after he was released from custody in Tennessee and returned to his home.
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Five journalists, as well as medical workers, were among the dead at Nasser Hospital. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military would investigate.
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The Daily Beast
The president appeared to confuse multiple officials, invented a governor, and warned of invasive fish in a chaotic Oval Office appearance.
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Los Angeles Times
Matt Watkins
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One America News
Some National Guardsmen deployed in Washington, D.C., have been spotted carrying holstered firearms while on patrol.
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The man was charged with sexual abuse of a child under 12, while the child's mother is accused of enabling it, court documents say.
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President Trump signed a series of executive orders doubling down on law enforcement, particularly related to Washington, D.C., but he equivocated on whether he will send troops to Chicago next.
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One America News
President Donald Trump recently criticized ABC and NBC, highlighting their extreme left-wing bias against him while suggesting that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) should revoke their broadcast licenses.
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16:41⇢Gaza Hospital Lives Lost
⌨US media is heavily reporting on Israel's strike on a Gaza hospital, resulting in at least 20 deaths, including five journalists, with Prime Minister Netanyahu calling it a "tragic mishap" (CNN, Common Dreams, NYTimes, Newsweek). Domestically, the ongoing case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia remains a focus, as a judge has temporarily halted his deportation to Uganda (USA Today, Washington Post). Simultaneously, President Trump reiterates his "law and order" stance, signaling readiness to deploy the National Guard to Chicago (NPR, Slate).
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One America News
President Donald Trump slammed Democrat Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Sunday, accusing him of mismanaging the “out of control, crime ridden, Baltimore.”
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The Washington Post
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday instructing the Department of Justice to prosecute instances of American flag burning and desecration that could incite a riot.
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Trump questions South Korean president over ‘raid on churches’ during summit
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Trump questions South Korean president over ‘raid on churches’ during summit
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Trump's Executive Order Prohibiting Flag Burning Is Unconstitutional
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One America News
As Democrat governors in the U.S. continue to condemn President Donald Trump’s proposed federal response to nationwide crime, Vice President JD Vance questioned why Democrats are so strongly opposed to the federal intervention, rather than the crimes being committed.
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Associated Press
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday threatening to withhold federal funding from local and state governments that allow cashless bail, arguing that it is a threat to public safety.
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Cracker Barrel has admitted they “could’ve done a better job” with their controversial logo redesign, assuring customers that the beloved Uncle Herschel mascot “will still be on our menu.”
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The pair met for about 30 minutes behind closed doors at One Police Plaza in Manhattan, with the tet-a-tet occurring as President Trump has taken a keen interest in boosting public safety in the city.
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18:59⇢Trump's Federal Power Push
⌨US media continues to focus on President Trump's "law and order" agenda, with headlines discussing his executive order to end cashless bail, drawing criticism from experts, and the constitutional debate around his flag burning prohibition (Common Dreams, AP News, Reason, HuffPost). The President's assertion of federal power extends to urban crime, with NYPD officials disputing the need for National Guard in New York City (NY Post, NPR, Slate, One America News Network). Separately, the House Oversight committee subpoenaed Jeffrey Epstein's estate (ABC News, Washington Post).
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New York Post
“I felt the man drag his knife across my face and cut through my nose. But I will wear my scar with pride,” 21-year-old John Rudat told journalist Julian Reichelt.
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One America News
Rapper Snoop Dogg questioned why same-sex couples are featured in films meant for children, as he recently took his grandson to see the 2022 film “Lightyear,” which featured a lesbian couple having a child together and sharing a kiss.
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Associated Press
President Donald Trump fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook late Monday, a sharp escalation in his battle to exert greater control over what has long been considered an institution independent from day-to-day politics.
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One America News
Los Angeles authorities have charged at least eight people in connection with what they described as a burglary ring responsible for a series of residential break-ins across "the City of Angels."
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The Boston Globe
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Associated Press
President Donald Trump has fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, a sharp escalation in his battle to exert greater control over what has long been considered an institution independent from day-to-day politics.
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Associated Press
Follow the latest news on President Donald Trump and his administration | Aug. 25, 2025
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The Boston Globe
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President Trump fired Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook Monday over allegations that she committed mortgage fraud.
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The Washington Post
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"I have determined that there is sufficient cause to remove you from your position," Trump said in a letter to Cook posted on Truth Social.
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The Washington Post
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"I have determined that there is sufficient cause to remove you from your position," Trump said in a letter to Cook posted on Truth Social.
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21:11⇢Trump's Fed Move
⌨US media is currently dominated by President Trump's extraordinary move to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. News outlets widely report on this unprecedented action, with some detailing allegations of mortgage fraud against Cook, while others emphasize the legally dubious nature of the maneuver and its potential to undermine the central bank's independence (ABC News, Boston Globe, NY Post, NYTimes, Washington Post, AP News, HuffPost, USA Today). This development largely overshadows other ongoing discussions related to Trump's executive orders, such as the detention of a person for flag burning (Newsweek).
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President Trump says he's firing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, after a Trump ally accused Cook of making false statements on a mortgage application. The president's authority to remove a Fed governor may be challenged in court.
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Five journalists, as well as medical workers, were among the dead at Nasser Hospital. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military would investigate.
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The New York Times
President Trump took the extraordinary step of moving to oust Ms. Cook in a legally dubious maneuver that could undermine the independence of the nation’s central bank.
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Associated Press
Follow the latest news on President Donald Trump and his administration | Aug. 25, 2025
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President Trump said Monday he has fired Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors — a dramatic move after months of public attacks against the central bank.
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President Donald Trump fired Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook on Monday over allegations of mortgage fraud.
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Associated Press
Israel struck one of the main hospitals in the Gaza Strip and then hit the facility again as journalists and rescue workers rushed to the scene.
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The Daily Beast
The Oval Office now has even more gold.
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At least six universities welcomed students to the first-day-of-fall classes with run-and-hide warnings about possible gunmen on campus.
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One America News
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation designating August 26th as the official day of remembrance in relation to the 13 U.S. service members who were tragically killed at Abbey Gate, four years ago in Kabul, Afghanistan, during former President Joe Biden's disastrous withdrawal.
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The Daily Beast
The 79-year-old president, who trades in sensationalism and half-truths, is a product of 1980s tabloid culture, author Jonathan Mahler argues.
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The Daily Beast
The company said it “could’ve done a better job” rolling out its minimalist new logo.
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California Republicans again asked the state Supreme Court on Monday to block Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plan from the November ballot, arguing that the hastily assembled initiative violates the state Constitution.
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The Kremlin has pushed back on key subjects since the Trump-Putin summit. But there may be signs of flexibility, one analyst told NBC News.
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President Donald Trump brushed aside any concerns about Congress not going along with his plans. “We’re just going to do it,” he said.
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The Daily Beast
The president’s cankles appeared to bulge over the tops of his shoes on Monday, but the White House ensured his legs stayed out of frame.
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Los Angeles Times
A Republican-led congressional education committee gave UCLA and UC San Francisco two weeks to produce documents covering antisemitism complaints at medical schools.
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A White House official said the president could withhold federal funding if the district does not end the policy.
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