Morning Wire Evening Wire: RFK Faces Fire & DC Sues Trump | 9.4.25
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Sep 4, 2025 A political figure faces intense scrutiny during a Senate hearing, addressing health controversies and conspiracy theories. Meanwhile, the DOJ investigates a Federal Reserve governor amid leadership challenges. Misinformation is tackled as a viral story about a boy's death is debunked. Discussions include potential gun control restrictions for individuals with gender dysphoria and Al Jazeera's alleged ties with Hamas. The New York City cell phone ban in schools sparks debate, while the fashion world mourns the passing of Giorgio Armani.
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Kennedy's Testimony Sparks Internal Uproar
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate testimony ignited fierce Democratic criticism over his handling of public health and claims about scientists.
- Over a thousand HHS employees demanded his resignation and criticized his firings, highlighting deep internal conflict.
D.C. Sues Over Federal Crime Crackdown
- The District of Columbia sued the Trump administration over federalizing policing and deploying the National Guard to crack down on crime.
- The suit cites Posse Comitatus concerns and frames the deployment as a civil liberties threat.
DOJ Investigates Fed Governor Lisa Cook
- The DOJ opened a criminal probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over possible fraudulent mortgage application information.
- The investigation complicates her lawsuit contesting Trump's order to remove her from the Fed board.