Summary
President Donald Trump is trying to stop the release of about $5 billion in foreign aid that Congress has already approved. An emergency hearing about Trump's firing of a Federal Reserve Governor ended without a decision. Additionally, reports say Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa will not run for reelection, and Trump has taken away Secret Service protection from former Vice President Kamala Harris.
Key Facts
- Trump is attempting to block almost $5 billion in foreign aid.
- Congress had previously approved this foreign aid funding.
- An emergency hearing was held concerning Trump's firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, but there was no immediate outcome.
- Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican, reportedly won’t run for another term.
- Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris.
