Trump fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook, saying there is "sufficient cause" to remove her over mortgage-fraud accusations. Cook vows to answer questions.

Across the Channel, almost 900 migrants crossed during the bank holiday, bringing the total since Labour took office to about 52,180; Monday saw 655 arrivals.

No returns under the France deal since Aug 5; 3,502 arrivals in that period. The Home Office pledges tougher border laws to dismantle gangs.

In western DRC, clashes between Teke and Yaka fuel Mobondo violence; the army struggles to protect civilians.

Disputed Batéké Plateau land taxes fed the conflict; hundreds were killed. Violence wanes but is not resolved.

UK asylum hotels spark protests as residents say migrants won’t leave free rooms. Crimes tied to migrants and cultural tensions, with policy and government handling blamed.

The Digest, 8/25/2025 @1030PM, CDT

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