CDC Crisis Deepens, Fed Governor Sues Trump, and Minneapolis Mourns After School Shooting
CDC Crisis Deepens, Fed Governor Sues Trump, and Minneapolis Mourns After School Shooting
The nation is grappling with a series of urgent developments today, including a deepening crisis at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a landmark lawsuit against President Trump by a Federal Reserve governor, and the aftermath of a devastating school shooting in Minneapolis.
The CDC is facing significant upheaval following the contested termination of chief Susan Monarez. In the hours since her ousting, four senior CDC leaders have abruptly resigned, reportedly frustrated with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s approach to vaccines and his management style. Senator Bernie Sanders condemned Monarez’s firing as “outrageous,” calling for a Senate HELP Committee hearing with Kennedy and the CDC Director, emphasizing that “Vaccines save lives. Period.” Monarez’s legal team contends her termination is “legally deficient” as it did not come directly from the President.
Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has filed a lawsuit in federal court in Washington, challenging President Donald Trump’s authority to fire her. The suit, filed on Thursday, names both President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, along with the rest of the board, as defendants. Cook’s lawyers argue that Trump’s stated “cause” for removal – unsubstantiated mortgage fraud allegations predating her Senate confirmation – does not meet the legal standard, and that she was denied due process.
Minneapolis is reeling today after a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic school on Thursday, which left two children dead and 17 people injured. The FBI is investigating the horrific act as domestic terrorism and a hate crime targeting Catholics. Police identified the suspect, Robin Westman, 23, who was found dead behind the church from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident occurred during morning mass, with the shooter firing into pews packed with teachers, parents, and children.
In other significant news, Border Czar Tom Homan announced a “ramp up” of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Chicago and other Democratic-led “sanctuary cities” after Labor Day. Homan confirmed discussions are underway for ICE to use a naval base near Chicago as an operations center and defended the use of masked federal agents in Washington D.C., despite Mayor Muriel Bowser’s concerns about a “break in trust.”
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is also facing internal turmoil, with 141 current and former employees anonymously signing a letter of dissent this week, criticizing the Trump administration’s erosion of the agency’s staff and autonomy. Thirty-six who signed with their names have reportedly been placed on administrative leave, sparking fears of retribution. President Trump, on Truth Social today, commented on Chicago crime rates, chastising the Illinois governor for not seeking his help, despite the city’s mayor reporting a drop in violent crime. He also floated the idea of a Republican National Convention ahead of the 2026 midterms, citing the GOP’s “great success.” Vice President JD Vance is touring Wisconsin today, promoting the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” rebranded as “Working Family Tax Cuts.”
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