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DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation Against Federal Reserve Governor Following Trump Removal Attempt

2025-09-04 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

The Department of Justice opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud, stemming from accusations that she listed two properties as primary residences on mortgage applications. The investigation follows Trump’s failed attempt to fire Cook …

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Federal Prosecutors Charge Veteran for Flag Burning Following Trump DOJ Directive Despite Supreme Court Precedent

2025-08-29 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

Federal prosecutors charged a military veteran for burning a U.S. flag during a White House protest, following Trump’s executive order directing the Department of Justice to prosecute flag burning despite clear Supreme Court precedent protecting the act as constitutionally protected speech. …

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