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US attorney whose office is investigating Letitia James is told he's being removed, AP source says

The U.S. attorney whose office has been investigating mortgage fraud allegations against New York Attorney General Letitia James has been told to resign or be fired

The Independent UK

Strip club executives accused of bribing tax auditor with lap dances to save millions: ‘The girls were very beautiful and nice’

Prosecutors say a company that owns strip clubs across the country and several of its executives have been charged with bribing a government official to avoid paying more than $8 million in sales taxes to New York City and the state of New York

The Independent UK

New York reveals rules in bid to stop children becoming addicted to social media

More than 20 states have passed age verification laws, though many face legal challenges

The Independent UK

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House Democrats probe Trump official Bill Pulte for targeting Lisa Cook and Adam Schiff

Rep. Jamie Raskin accused the housing official of "improperly coordinating with the White House."

Axios

Letitia James will ‘step in to defend’ New York doctor accused of mailing abortion pills to Texas

State attorney general aims to block effort to punish doctor: ‘Texas has no power to impose its cruel abortion ban here’

The Guardian - US

NY attorney general will intervene in Texas abortion pill access lawsuit

Letitia James, New York’s attorney general, said Texas has no authority to “impose its cruel abortion ban here.”

The Texas Tribune

After Years of Abuses, Approval of the FBI and DOJ Depends on Who Is in Power

With government agencies turned into partisan weapons, trust is a tribal matter.

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Trump Once Complained About Democrats Using Lawfare. He Is Now Going After His Political Opponents Using The Same Technique

President Donald Trump is unleashing accusations, escalating the threats to his political rivals, ideological opponents, critics, and federal officials who refuse to toe his line.

Benzinga

Is Trump's payback tour blowing over the Atlantic?

Donald Trump is weaponizing the US government against his enemies - perceived and real, and his attacks are coming closer to Europe.

Euronews

Mortgage Fraud Is Now A Trump-Era Flashpoint—Here's Everything You Need To Know

Mortgage fraud is a serious allegation, one that President Donald Trump has hurled toward three of his staunch critics: Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, New York State Attorney General Letitia James and California Senator Adam Schiff.

Benzinga

Trump ally probing rivals’ ‘mortgage fraud’ speaks directly with the president - and skips typical DOJ hierarchy

EXCLUSIVE: Trump and ‘Special Attorney for Mortgage Fraud’ Ed Martin are speaking as often as four times per week as the GOP activist prepares to seek indictments against prominent Democrats

The Independent UK

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump for his attempt to fire her

The lawsuit comes amid concerns that the US president is trying to sway central bank’s decisions on monetary policy.

Al Jazeera

Fed governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over his ‘illegal attempt’ to fire her

US president spent months waging campaign against Fed’s leaders, which has raised questions over its independence

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump has a new tool to take down Democratic foes — unproven mortgage fraud charges

President now using the allegations as a pretext to fire a Federal Reserve board member and target others

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - US

Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to sue Trump administration over its attempt to fire her

Cook’s attorney said the president has ‘no authority’ and ‘lacks any factual or legal basis’ to fire the Fed governor

Reason

Federal court says the $464 million fine in Trump's civil fraud case violated the Eighth Amendment

The decision overturns a staggering "disgorgement" order that was based on dubious math.

The Guardian - US

‘Pattern of lawfare’: Trump is targeting opponents with mortgage fraud claims

First Letitia James, then Adam Schiff and now president has trained his ire on Lisa Cook, threatening to fire Fed governor

Euronews

FBI searching home of Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton, source says

The search of Bolton's home comes as the Trump administration has taken steps to examine the activities of other perceived adversaries of the Republican president, including by authorising a grand jury investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe.

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The Independent UK

Trump esquiva multa de $500 millones, pero se le prohíbe liderar empresas

Un tribunal de apelaciones de Nueva York anuló el jueves la enorme sanción financiera que un juez estatal impuso al presidente Donald Trump, pero apenas mantuvo la conclusión de que incurrió en fraude al exagerar su riqueza durante décadas. El fallo libra a Trump de una posible multa de medio…

The Guardian - US

Trump officials urge Fed to remove governor after she refuses to quit

Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook is latest figure targeted by Trump administration over claims of mortgage fraud

The Guardian - US

Court throws out $500m civil fraud penalty against Donald Trump

Divided decision by New York appeals judges dismisses ‘excessive’ penalty but leaves room for further appeals

International Business Times

Trump Hails 'Total Victory' As US Court Quashes $464 Mn Civil Penalty

A US court threw out Thursday a $464 million civil penalty against President Donald Trump imposed by a judge who found he fraudulently inflated his personal worth, calling the sum "excessive" but upholding the judgment against him.

Euronews

Appeals court throws out massive civil fraud penalty against President Trump

Two judges wrote that they felt New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit against Trump and his companies was justifiable and that she had proven her case but the penalty was too severe.

The Independent UK

New York court throws out $500M fraud ruling against Trump after blockbuster lawsuit from Letitia James

Appeals court judges agree Trump committed brazen fraud but say half billion dollar penalty is ‘excessive’

The Guardian - US

Fed governor urged by Trump to resign will not be ‘bullied’ into stepping down

Lisa Cook, first Black woman to sit on Fed board, responds after allegation by ally of president of mortgage fraud

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