The Supreme Court appeared concerned on Wednesday that President Donald Trump‘s bid to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook could water down removal protections for members of the Fed, essentially making them fireable at will. During arguments in the emergency docket case Trump v. Cook, multiple justices appeared skeptical about Solicitor General D. John Sauer’s […]

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is using the Davos forum as somewhat of a global showcase, inserting himself into international economic and political conversations in a way that increasingly resembles a shadow presidency — and a direct counterweight to President Donald Trump.  From meeting with Democratic mega-donor Alex Soros to fireside chats and high-profile media appearances, […]

The Washington Post filed a court motion Wednesday demanding that federal authorities return electronic devices seized from a staff reporter earlier this month. FBI agents executed what the outlet characterized as a “highly unusual and aggressive” search warrant at the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson on Jan. 14 as part of an investigation […]

Former first lady Michelle Obama stood by her earlier statement that the country is not ready for a female president because of deep-rooted sexism. In November, Obama said people should not be asking her to run because the country is “not ready” for a female president. She elaborated on these remarks on the Call Her […]