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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook publicly condemned former President Donald Trump’s renewed threats to fire her, emphasizing the Fed’s independence during remarks at a Brookings Institution event in 2025–2026.
A Brookings Institution study estimates about 146,635 U.S. citizen children have had a parent detained since Trump began his second term, with more than 22,000 experiencing the detention of all resident parents. DHS data show 18,277 detainees with citizen children in fiscal year 2025, though researchers say the figure is likely an undercount. A Guardian investigation put the early-2025 figures at roughly 18,400 detained parents affecting as many as 32,000 children. The report urges better data collection and stronger protections for affected children.
The Brookings Institution hosted a keynote address by US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns, who participated in the recent summit meeting between President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping. The event aimed to analyze the impact of the summit on US-China relations and discuss the future issues that will shape the relationship. Ambassador Burns engaged in a conversation with Brookings Senior Fellow Ryan Hass and Fellow Patricia Kim, addressing questions submitted by online viewers. Registration was required for in-person attendance, with health attestations and COVID-19 protocols in place.