Fed Governor Lisa Cook claimed 2nd residence as “vacation home” in loan estimate, potentially undercutting Trump fraud claims

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook referred to a condominium she purchased in June 2021 as a “vacation home” in a loan estimate, a characterization that could undermine claims by the Trump administration that she committed mortgage fraud. President Donald Trump has sought to fire Cook “for cause,” relying on allegations that Cook claimed both the…

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Many Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations scrapped due to ICE raid fears, changed political climate

Each year during Hispanic Heritage Month, huge celebrations can be expected across the U.S. to showcase the diversity and culture of Hispanic people. This year, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns, a federally led English-only initiative and an anti-diversity, equity and inclusion push have changed the national climate in which these celebrations occur. Organizers across the…

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National civil rights museum expanding. Unlike Smithsonian, Trump has no immediate sway over its content

Atlanta — A popular museum in Atlanta is expanding at a critical moment in the United States – and unlike the Smithsonian Institution, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights is privately funded, putting it beyond the immediate reach of Trump administration efforts to control what Americans learn about their history. The months-long renovation,…

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House Speaker Mike Johnson after Charlie Kirk assassination: “I think this could be a turning point” for the country

In the wake of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday that “I think this could be a turning point” for the country, while urging leaders to “turn down the rhetoric” amid a divisive political climate.  Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, said on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that…

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Transcript: Sens. Chris Coons and James Lankford on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Sept. 14, 2025

The following is the transcript of an interview with Sens. Chris Coons, Democrat of Delaware, and James Lankford, Republican of Oklahoma, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Sept. 14, 2025. MAJOR GARRETT: Welcome back to “Face The Nation.” For a look at how Congress may- may help bridge political divisions in…

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