Trump Era Turmoil: Justice, Taxes, and Healthcare At Crossroads

The FBI investigates NY AG Letitia James for alleged mortgage fraud. Trump urges Speaker Johnson to raise taxes on the wealthy. U.S. military plans to discharge transgender troops. Kennedy defends Surgeon General pick amid MAGA backlash. Senate committee backs Trump nominees despite Democratic boycott.

The FBI has launched an investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James over allegations of mortgage fraud. This move comes amid James' challenge to policies set during President Donald Trump's tenure, a fight that has already led to severe financial penalties for the ex-President.

In a bid to address the nation's tax structure, President Donald Trump has persuaded House Speaker Mike Johnson to consider raising the tax rate for the wealthiest Americans. This private discussion comes as the Republican-led House grapples with tax code extensions and strategies to shrink the U.S. debt significantly.

The U.S. Department of Defense, under Secretary Pete Hegseth's instruction, is set to remove transgender troops not opting for voluntary exits by early next month. The decision is part of the broader agenda of Trump's administration, maintaining its firm stance on military policies affecting the transgender community.

(With inputs from agencies.)