The NewsWorthy Trump vs. Fed, Flag-Burning Debate & PSL Season - Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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Aug 26, 2025 Tensions rise as President Trump fights for control over the Federal Reserve, igniting debates within his own party about a controversial flag-burning order. Concerns surface over FEMA budget cuts, risking agency effectiveness in emergencies. Meanwhile, the pumpkin spice season is upon us, signalling the start of fall festivities. Legal challenges brew with Elon Musk's AI company suing Apple and OpenAI, and international relations see diplomatic engagements with South Korea amidst pressing military discussions.
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Federal Reserve Independence At Risk
- President Trump fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook and she is refusing to leave, hiring lawyers to fight the dismissal.
- The move could reshape the Fed by allowing Trump to appoint officials favoring interest-rate cuts if the courts side with him.
Monitor Legal And Funding Pressure Moves
- The administration ordered DOJ action to challenge the Supreme Court's flag-burning protections and pressured jurisdictions over cashless bail.
- Watch how legal challenges and funding threats will be used to change nationwide criminal justice policies.
Mistaken Deportation Sparks Protest
- Kilmar Abrego-Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador and then detained again after release from criminal custody.
- Hundreds rallied at the ICE facility while his lawyers sued to pause another deportation until a court hears his case Friday.