UNBIASED Politics What We Know About the Minneapolis School Shooting, Trump Attempts to Fire Fed Governor and Wants the Death Penalty for All D.C. Murders, "Neighborhood Checks" are Back for Naturalization, and More.
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Aug 29, 2025 A tragic shooting at a Minneapolis school leads to intense discussions about gun violence and domestic terrorism. The complexities around the termination of a Federal Reserve governor raise questions about legal norms. Trump's push for the death penalty in D.C. sparks a debate on its historical context and legal viability. Meanwhile, the revival of 'neighborhood checks' in naturalization brings light to immigration policy shifts. Lastly, a legal battle over deportation underscores ongoing asylum challenges.
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Minneapolis School Shooting Details
- A shooter attacked Annunciation Catholic School during morning mass, killing two children and injuring many others.
- The shooter posted a disturbing manifesto video with violent and hateful writings that the FBI calls domestic terrorism and a hate crime.
Legal Stakes Of Firing A Fed Governor
- Fed governors serve 14-year terms and can only be removed "for cause" under the Federal Reserve Act.
- Courts will decide whether alleged mortgage fraud qualifies as "cause" and whether procedural due process was violated in Cook's removal.
Ambiguity Around "For Cause" Removal
- "For cause" removals usually mean inefficiency, neglect, or malfeasance, but the Federal Reserve Act doesn't define the term.
- Whether private misconduct like alleged mortgage fraud qualifies will hinge on courts' interpretations and due process considerations.