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Political upheaval marks early days of Trump's second term with cabinet resignations and legal battles amid corporate accountability issues.
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Key Points
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid misconduct allegations, becoming the third female Cabinet member to step down during Trump's second term.
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over reports alleging excessive drinking and unexplained work absences.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued ActBlue, the Democratic fundraising platform, alleging it misled Congress about its donor vetting process for foreign donations.
Amazon faces scrutiny for falling behind on job creation promises for its Virginia headquarters, delivering only 7,000 of the promised 25,000 new jobs.
House Ethics panel made a rare request for information on sexual misconduct cases following recent congressional scandals.