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Democrats are pressing Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) to resign after he posted on X that “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one,” a remark tied to criticism of dog owners in New York City. Fine defended the comment in a TV interview, and House leaders including Hakeem Jeffries called him Islamophobic, as the controversy prompts calls for disciplinary action.
A growing number of Democrats and grassroots groups are calling for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to resign due to his perceived failure to effectively lead during recent government shutdown negotiations, though he still retains support from key figures like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Top attorneys at the DOJ were reassigned to less significant tasks, leading to their resignation as they felt sidelined and believed the real goal was to push senior lawyers out.
President Trump escalated his campaign against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, demanding her resignation over unverified mortgage fraud allegations, amid broader efforts to influence the Fed's policies and reshape federal agencies. The article also covers other political and legal controversies involving Trump, including investigations into transgender healthcare, national security personnel purges, and his claims of military achievements and foreign policy successes.
Minnesota state senator Nicole Mitchell, convicted of first-degree burglary, plans to resign by early August after facing calls from colleagues; her resignation will be timed to ensure her son’s health insurance and legislative duties are managed, amidst political debates about accountability and the impact on the state Senate majority.
President Trump called for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to resign after criticism from FHFA Director Bill Pulte, who accused Powell of misleading Congress during testimony about Fed headquarters renovations. The controversy has sparked calls for investigation and political debate over Powell's conduct.