Cook refuses to quit, conservatives split on Trump’s flag-burning order: Unbiased Updates, Aug. 26, 2025
Update: 2025-08-26
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A standoff is brewing at the Federal Reserve on Tuesday. President Donald Trump claims Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook is out, but she refuses to step down, setting up a legal showdown that could test the limits of presidential power over the central bank.
Plus, Trump is moving to expand the National Guard’s domestic role with new specialized units. But Illinois’ governor said the president has gone too far, warning Trump to keep his troops out of Chicago.
Also, Trump wants to imprison anyone who burns an American flag. But critics — including many conservatives — are pushing back.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.
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