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• Trump advisor rips Powell for 'out of control' interest rates as feud over Warsh nomination heats up - Trump advisor Kevin Hassett blames Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for America's housing crisis, claiming high mortgage rates got "out of control."
• Mamdani taps ex-con to lead NYC jails as Rikers remains under federal oversight - Socialist mayor appoints Stanley Richards as corrections commissioner, making him the first ex-con to hold the role as New York City pushes reforms.
• Columbia University names new president that will take over in July 2026 amid federal scrutiny - Columbia University names Jennifer Mnookin as new president, effective July 2026. The Wisconsin chancellor will lead amid ongoing federal scrutiny.
• Federal judge presses Lindsey Halligan on why she is using US attorney title - Federal judge orders Lindsey Halligan to justify using official title after court ruled appointment as U.S. attorney unlawful.