The U. S. Supreme Court is currently deciding if President Donald Trump can fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The debate centers around what "cause" means for dismissal. Cook and Fed Chair Jerome Powell attended the hearing, showing support for her. Cook's firing stems from allegations of mo
The Supreme Court is currently deliberating a significant case that could redefine the boundaries of presidential power over the Federal Reserve. At the heart of the matter is President Trump's attempt to remove Lisa Cook, a governor at the central bank, based on allegations of mortgage fraud that o
Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve's leader, faces a tricky situation. He's considering attending a Supreme Court hearing about whether President Trump can dismiss Lisa Cook, a Fed governor. However, not everyone agrees that this is a wise move. Scott Bessent, a prominent figure in finance, advises
Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, is making a bold move. He plans to attend a Supreme Court hearing about Lisa Cook, a Fed governor. This is unusual because Powell usually stays out of such matters. Cook is in trouble. The Trump administration wants to fire her. They say she did someth
In Washington DC, two groups faced off during a Supreme Court hearing on a case that could impact trans children's participation in school sports. Hundreds gathered to support trans rights, while another large group aimed to uphold laws banning trans youth from sports aligned with their gender ident
The U. S. Supreme Court has decided to take on a significant case involving Bayer and its popular weedkiller, Roundup. The issue at hand is whether people can sue Bayer for cancer claims under state laws, given that the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not found Roundup to be a cancer
The Supreme Court has decided to tackle a significant issue: whether police can use tech to track people's phones during investigations. This case, Chatrie v. United States, revolves around a man named Okello T. Chatrie, who is currently in prison for a bank robbery that happened near Richmond, Virg
In a world where technology is everywhere, a big question arises: how much should police be allowed to dig into our phones? The Supreme Court is currently tackling this issue, focusing on something called geofence warrants. These warrants let law enforcement gather location data from all phones in a
The Supreme Court has set Tuesday as the next day to announce its decisions. This is part of their usual routine. They did not specify which cases are ready. But they did say that rulings could come when the justices meet at 10:00 a. m. Washington time. The world is eagerly waiting for a decision o
In Illinois, judges have a unique way of choosing their successors. When a judge steps down, other judges often pick who will fill the vacant seat. This is not a new practice. It has been part of the state's constitution since 1970. Mary Jane Theis, a judge from Chicago, is about to retire. She has
