Fed Governor Lisa Cook Offers First Defense of Mortgage Records

President Trump has called for the arrest of Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video urging military personnel to disobey illegal orders. The lawmakers emphasized the importance of refusing unlawful commands, raising concerns about the implications for military conduct and obedience.

Young voters express pessimism regarding the nation's direction as unemployment rates rise and wage growth declines for this demographic. This situation has led to tensions between younger voters and older generations, particularly politicians, who are perceived as failing to address their concerns.

President Trump has proposed $2,000 payments to low- and middle-income households, suggesting that these payments could be funded by revenue generated from his tariffs. However, this proposal has met with indifference from Congress, as the nation faces record levels of publicly held debt.

The House Ethics Committee announced it is proceeding with an investigation into Rep. Cory Mills, focusing on his campaign finances and allegations of sexual misconduct. This announcement comes just before a potential censure vote against the Florida Republican.

Andrea Lucas, the head of the EEOC, is redirecting the agency's focus towards combating anti-Christian bias and reevaluating diversity programs. This shift marks a significant change in the priorities of the workplace watchdog, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.

The House voted to repeal a controversial provision included in a Senate-crafted bill that ended the government shutdown. This provision could have allowed certain GOP senators to claim up to $500,000 in taxpayer-funded damages. The decision follows bipartisan backlash against the provision, which was perceived as a potential financial windfall for lawmakers.

President Trump has signed legislation that authorizes the Justice Department to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Justice Department is required to make unclassified documents available within 30 days following this decision.

A former FBI employee has filed a lawsuit claiming he was fired for displaying a Pride flag at his workplace. The lawsuit alleges that his dismissal violated his First Amendment rights and equal protection under the law. This case raises significant questions about workplace discrimination and the treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals within federal agencies.