Supreme Court Seems Poised to Give Trump More Power to Fire Independent Officials

President Trump is set to conduct final interviews this week for the position of Federal Reserve chair, with Kevin Hassett emerging as a leading candidate among the finalists. This follows reports of Hassett's strong support within the administration and his potential nomination expected by early 2026.

Former President Donald Trump praised the U.S. economy as an ‘A-plus-plus-plus’ during a rally in Pennsylvania, emphasizing his administration's economic achievements and the importance of affordability. This statement comes as he seeks to rally support ahead of upcoming elections.

The Supreme Court is currently deliberating on a Republican initiative aimed at removing restrictions on the amount of money political parties can spend in coordination with candidates. This discussion follows the precedent set by the 2010 Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission case, which invalidated limits on independent political spending by corporations and unions.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing scrutiny from an independent watchdog following former President Donald Trump's recent receipt of a FIFA Peace Prize, which has raised questions about compliance with FIFA's internal regulations. The allegations suggest potential breaches of organizational rules that could have significant implications for Infantino's leadership.

A US judge has ruled that former President Trump's executive order to freeze all wind energy projects, both on land and at sea, is unlawful. This decision comes as part of a broader legal challenge against Trump's policies affecting renewable energy initiatives.

President Trump announced the easing of restrictions on Nvidia's exports of advanced AI chips to China, specifically allowing the sale of the H200 model. This decision follows extensive negotiations and is seen as a critical moment in U.S.-China technology relations.

A federal judge has ruled that former President Trump's order to halt permits for all wind farms on federal lands and waters is illegal, describing the decision as 'capricious.' This ruling specifically impacts the Vineyard Wind Farm, located approximately 15 miles south of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts.

President Trump has defended his administration's tariffs while announcing a $12 billion bailout for farmers affected by his trade policies, asserting that these measures will ultimately benefit the agricultural sector. The bailout aims to alleviate the financial strain on farmers who have faced challenges due to the tariffs and trade tensions.