The Supreme Court will allow Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to stay in office while her case proceeds. Justices will hear arguments in January, with a decision expected in June. President Trump had asked the court to let him immediately remove Cook, but under current law, presidents can dismiss governors only “for cause.” Trump claims Cook committed mortgage fraud, but bank records appear to dispute the claim. (Story URL)

Senate Republicans say they need 5 additional Democratic votes to pass a short-term funding bill and reopen the government. Three senators—John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, and Angus King of Maine—have already backed the measure. The House approved the resolution, which would extend funding for seven weeks while lawmakers negotiate the 2026 budget. (Story URL)

A civilian employee of the Department Of The Navy has been charged with making a false active shooter report that forced a lockdown at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey. Malika Brittingham texted someone around 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, claiming she heard several gunshots and was hiding with colleagues. She later admitted fabricating the story, explaining she wanted to “trauma bond” with coworkers. (Story URL)