On Monday, President Trump announced—through a Truth Social post, of course—that he’s firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The reason? Allegations of mortgage fraud. The claim is that back in 2021, Cook listed two separate properties as her “primary residence” in order to secure more favorable loan terms. If true, that’s a big problem, because…
Wings of Diplomacy or a Trojan Horse?
When President Trump confirmed his administration’s intent to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 from the Qatari royal family to temporarily serve as Air Force One, it was bound to spark a lively debate. The aircraft, reportedly worth around $400 million, was initially built for Qatar’s ruler but never used. Now, it's being offered to the…