Ultimate betrayal: A hand-picked Trump appointee just blew up his agenda
Top FBI co-deputy director Andrew Bailey has resigned after about a year in the position, following a brief tenure with a low public profile. Concurrently, the Justice Department has filed lawsuits against 30 states and the District of Columbia to acquire unredacted voter rolls with sensitive personal information. Donald Trump has also criticized a Supreme Court decision ordering Missouri to use its 2022 congressional map for the upcoming November election. Furthermore, Trump aides are reportedly plotting to block Scott Jennings from taking over Karoline Leavitt's job, while an empty press podium for nearly a month spurred a press ban that a judge blocked.
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- ✓ Andrew Bailey is stepping down as FBI co-deputy director about a year after taking the job.
- ✓ The Justice Department filed lawsuits against 30 states and the District of Columbia for unredacted voter rolls containing sensitive information.
What changed
Andrew Bailey resigned from his position as FBI co-deputy director.
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Trump Appointee Exits as Administration Faces Multiple Legal Battles
Top FBI co-deputy director Andrew Bailey has resigned after about a year in the position, following a brief tenure with a low public profile. Concurrently, the Justice Department has filed lawsuits against 30 states and the District of Columbia to acquire unredacted voter rolls with sensitive personal information. Donald Trump has also criticized a Supreme Court decision ordering Missouri to use its 2022 congressional map for the upcoming November election. And Trump aides are reportedly plotting to block Scott Jennings from taking over Karoline Leavitt's job, while an empty press podium for nearly a month spurred a press ban that a judge blocked.
Why it matters
These developments occur amid ongoing friction between Donald Trump and officials across various branches of government, including the judiciary and federal agencies. The Justice Department push for voter data expands federal legal challenges into state election administration. Meanwhile, leadership changes at the FBI and internal staff planning highlight administrative churn within the current executive branch.
What is confirmed
- Andrew Bailey is stepping down as FBI co-deputy director about a year after taking the job.
- The Justice Department filed lawsuits against 30 states and the District of Columbia for unredacted voter rolls containing sensitive information.
Still unconfirmed
- Donald Trump personally helped select footage for taxpayer-funded ads promoting his administration.
- Donald Trump allegedly lashed out at his hand-picked Supreme Court over the Missouri congressional map decision.
What to watch next
- Resolution of the Justice Department lawsuits seeking unredacted voter rolls from 30 states and the District of Columbia
- The appointment or selection of a replacement for the FBI co-deputy director position
- Developments regarding the White House press briefing room leadership and the blocked press ban
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- www.cbsnews.com — The Trump administration has filed 31 lawsuits seeking states' voter data. Here's where they stand.
- uk.news.yahoo.com — Top Trump FBI appointee Andrew Bailey abruptly quits after ...
- www.theguardian.com — Trump appointee overseeing election investigations steps down ...
- www.yahoo.com — Trump Personally Hand-Picked the Footage for Taxpayer-Funded ...
- www.thedailybeast.com — Trump Aides Plotting to Block Scott Jennings From Taking Over ...
- www.ibtimes.co.uk — Donald Trump Allegedly Lashes Out at His Hand-Picked Supreme ...
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Trump slams Fed rate hike by appointee Warsh
Donald Trump is demanding interest rates of 1% or lower following the first Federal Reserve rate hike since 2023. Trump has branded the decision political, claiming it is a raise against him, despite inflation remaining above target for five years. The hike was supported by GOP senators and involved Kevin Warsh, a Trump appointee. While Trump previously told Warsh he might as well vote with the board, he now slams the resulting increase as a betrayal of his agenda.
Why it matters
The Federal Reserve typically operates independently from the executive branch to manage inflation and employment. Trump's public pressure for lower rates conflicts with the Fed's current trajectory to combat persistent inflation. This tension highlights a rift between the president and his own appointments within the central bank.
What is confirmed
- The Federal Reserve implemented its first interest rate hike since 2023.
- Donald Trump is demanding an interest rate of 1% or lower.
- Trump described the rate hike as political.
Still unconfirmed
- Trump claims that almost every item is getting cheaper.
- The rate hike is a raise against Trump.
What to watch next
- Further Federal Reserve statements on inflation targets
- Official responses from Kevin Warsh regarding the hike
- Additional GOP Senate commentary on Fed independence
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (8)
- CNBC — Trump demands 1% or lower interest rate after first Fed hike since 2023
- Yahoo Finance — Trump slams the Fed rate hike, says he told Warsh 'you might as well vote with the board'
- Fortune — 'It's a raise against Trump:' Despite inflation being ahead of target for five years, Trump brands latest hike as political
- WSJ — How Warsh Raised Rates Without Drawing Trump’s Ire
- washingtonpost.com — Thursday briefing: How the rate hike will affect you; the Kennedy Center closes; gut health; and more
- CNN — Trump’s claim that ‘almost every item’ is getting cheaper comes up against a damning reality
- thehill.com — GOP senators defend Federal Reserve’s decision
- Alternet — Ultimate betrayal: A hand-picked Trump appointee just blew up his agenda
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