The Supreme Court expanded Trump’s authority to fire independent regulators but blocked his effort to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook and upheld mail-in ballot rules. The justices also declined to review a $5 million civil judgment in E. Jean Carroll’s case.
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Colorado’s Democratic primaries are testing longtime officeholders against insurgent challengers in races for governor, Senate and a Denver-area House seat. The contests follow anti-establishment wins in New York and could shape the party’s direction this cycle.
Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui was sentenced to 30 years in U.S. prison after a fraud conviction tied to investment schemes prosecutors said raised more than $1 billion. A federal judge said the fraud cost more than 1,000 victims worldwide hundreds of millions of dollars.
A CBS Chicago reporter and photographer were attacked near the Adler Planetarium while preparing for a live report. Police later arrested three suspects after a pursuit, and a gun was recovered from the tow truck, according to CBS Chicago.
Families are searching for Venezuelans deported from the U.S. hours before two major earthquakes struck and collapsed the La Guaira hotel where some were being processed. Relatives report deaths and missing people among the 146 deportees on the flight.
President Trump said he will nominate acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to permanently lead the department. The Senate-confirmed role follows Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s departure amid reported misconduct scrutiny.
A JetBlue pilot reported hitting a drone above the cockpit while approaching JFK Airport, but the flight landed safely and inspectors found no damage. The FAA has opened an investigation into the reported collision.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that FTC commissioners’ removal protections are unconstitutional, overturning the 1935 Humphrey’s Executor precedent. The decision gives presidents broader power over independent agencies while leaving separate litigation over the Federal Reserve on a different track.