The DC Circuit Court of Appeals rejected an effort by former President Donald Trump to remove Lisa Cook from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, allowing her to participate in an upcoming meeting. The ruling was announced within the reporting window between 12:01 AM and 12:31 AM UTC on September 16th. This decision means Cook will continue her role on the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, a development that comes as the court considered Trump's attempt to oust her. Judge Garcia issued a concurring opinion, while Judge Katsas presented a dissent, according to reports from Anna Bower. In other news, Mollie Hemingway criticized media and Democrats for normalizing hate speech and celebrating assassination. Separately, during a discussion about security, former President Trump stated he was unfamiliar with the assassination of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman when asked if flags should have been lowered. Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel is reportedly receiving more backup from Republicans amid scrutiny of the Kirk investigation, with Senators Cornyn, Grassley, and Kennedy expressing support or understanding for Patel's actions, according to Semafor. Related to previous events, an illegal immigrant, Henry Isaul Garcia, attacked an ICE officer with his car in Homestead, Florida, on September 15th, 2025. Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia Newhall attributed such actions to "sanctuary politicians." Comedian Hannah Einbinder made a statement referencing "Fuck ICE" and "Free Palestine" during the Emmys.
