The Trump administration is suing New York City over its “sanctuary city” policies NEW YORK — The Trump administration on Thursday sued New York City over its “sanctuary city” policies, arguing they are obstructing the government from enforcing immigration law and contributed to the recent shooting of an off-duty U.

As the president toured the central bank’s Washington headquarters, he slapped its chief, Jay Powell, on the back and said: “I would love it if he lowered interest rates.” Powell’s awkward laugh in the moments that followed underscores how Trump is publicly challenging the Fed in a way never seen in the history of the central bank.