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

[ad_1] 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…

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Trump suggests deal reached involving TikTok

[ad_1] States sue TikTok over design TikTok faces lawsuits over mental health risks 02:33 Washington — President Trump suggested Monday that his administration reached a deal regarding TikTok, and said he will be speaking with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday. “The big Trade Meeting in Europe between The United States of America, and China,…

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Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner, set for release in Germany, refuses to talk to U.K. police

[ad_1] Berlin — Christian Brueckner, the convicted sex offender named by German authorities as the prime suspect in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann almost two decades ago, has refused to be interviewed by U.K. police just days before his expected release from prison.  The 49-year-old German national is due to walk free by Wednesday…

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

[ad_1] 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…

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Fox News host Brian Kilmeade apologizes for saying mentally ill homeless people should be executed

[ad_1] Fox News Channel host Brian Kilmeade apologized on Sunday for advocating for the execution of mentally ill homeless people in a discussion on the network last week, saying his remark was “extremely callous.” Kilmeade’s initial comment came on a “Fox & Friends” episode Wednesday and began getting widespread circulation online over the weekend. Kilmeade, a…

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