Trump ally accuses Federal Reserve official of mortgage fraud

Texas GOP poised to vote on new gerrymandered district map

ADVERTISEMENT View in Browser | APNews DONATE View in Browser | APNews DONATE AP Afternoon Wire Advancing the Power of Facts Policy changes, but facts endure. AP delivers accurate, fact-based journalism to keep the world informed in every administration. Support independent reporting today. Donate. By Sallee Ann Harrison August 20, 2025 By Sallee Ann Harrison August 20, 2025 Today, President Donald Trump calls on a Federal Reserve official to resign, Paris residents battle overtourism in a beloved neighborhood, and Texas gears up to vote on new gerrymandered district map. Also, what the inside of an exploding star looks like.   🚧 Afternoon Wire might look a little different to you this week as we experiment with different formats. If you have thoughts on what you like or don't like, we'd love to hear them! UP FIRST Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook, right, talks with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell before an open meeting in June. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) Trump calls on Federal Reserve official to resign after ally accuses her of mortgage fraud President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after a member of his administration accused Cook of committing mortgage fraud, the latest example of the Trump administration's efforts to gain control over the central bank. The Federal Reserve declined to comment on the accusation. Read more. TOP STORIES A tourist takes a picture of the Sacre Coeur basilica in the Montmartre district in Paris, France, on Aug. 4. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard) Paris residents fight overtourism and the 'Disneyfication' of their beloved Montmartre neighborhood The cobbled streets of Paris' once-bohemian Montmartre district are becoming the latest flashpoint in European cities' pushback against overtourism. Residents say locally focused shops are disappearing in favor of stalls selling trinkets and hordes of people shooting selfies. Urban planners warn that historic neighborhoods risk becoming what some critics call "zombie cities" — picturesque but lifeless. Read more. Live updates: Texas GOP poised to vote on new gerrymandered district map The first domino in a growing national redistricting battle is likely to fall Wednesday as the Republican-controlled Texas legislature is expected to pass a new congressional map creating five new winnable seats for the GOP. Read more. ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS The REGENT Viceroy Seaglider, a winged passenger ferry, glides over the surface of Narragansett Bay on a test run Aug. 6. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa Seaglider: Winged ferry that glides like a pelican tested for coastal transportation Washington, D.C.: National Guard vehicle collides with civilian car near US Capitol, trapping one person Afghanistan War Commission: Veterans' voices shape a report on the war's lessons and impact Israel-Hamas war: Israel approves settlement project that could divide the West Bank Flying object: Poland calls a drone crash in the country's east a Russian provocation amid peace talks Tibet: China's Xi makes a rare visit to Tibet to mark 60 years of contested rule there Education: Texas school districts can't put the Ten Commandments in every classroom, judge says Retail: Target CEO to step down amid weak sales, consumer boycotts Space: Scientists get a rare peek inside of an exploding star WATCH: 'Boots on the Ground' viral dance highlights Black trail ride culture CHANGE OF PACE A spiritual path devotee locally called 'Malang' performs traditional Sufi trance dance called 'Dhamaal' on Aug. 13. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Photos of Pakistan honoring a Sufi saint with drumming, dancing, and bright lights Pakistan's centuries-old tradition of honoring Sufi saints comes alive during annual festivals known as Urs. In the eastern city of Lahore, as many as one million people pour into a shrine complex that is the final resting place of Hazrat Ali Hajveri for a three-day celebration of his life. Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Sallee Ann Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Sallee Ann SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe   *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here. ADVERTISEMENT