Zohran Mamdani appointee Catherine Almonte Da Costa, who called Jews ‘money-hungry,’ forced to resign

A newly appointed key member in the incoming Zohran Mamdani administration on Friday resigned a day after her appointment was announced. Catherine Almonte Da Costa resigned following an old post on X. The Anti-Defamation League published messages from Da Costa dating back several years that the organisation described as antisemitic and demeaning to Jewish people.“Money […]

Donald Trump vs Fed governor: US President’s attempts to fire Lisa Cook might land in legal battle; Biden appointee vows not to resign

US President Donald Trump’s attempt to dismissal Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook is expected to land in court, raising questions over the extent of presidential powers against the traditionally independent central bank.Legal experts say Trump’s claim that he can fire Cook, a Biden appointee, is legally weak but unprecedented. The Supreme Court has recently allowed […]

‘We need accurate numbers’: Trump fires BLS chief Erika McEntarfer after weak July jobs report; claims ‘Biden appointee’ manipulated data

BLS commissioner Erika McEntarfer, left, and US President Donald Trump ( Image credits: X) US President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed bureau of labor statistics (BLS) commissioner Erika McEntarfer, just hours after the agency released a weaker-than-expected July jobs report.In a post on Truth Social, he accused Erika McEntarfer, a Biden appointee, of manipulating employment […]