Democrat James Walkinshaw defeated Republican Stewart Whitson in Virginia’s 11th congressional district, filling the vacancy left by the late Democratic Representative Gerry Connolly. Connolly’s campaign transferred $1.8 million to support Walkinshaw. Meanwhile, a federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump from removing Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, citing political motivations. Trump aimed to remove Cook over allegations of falsified mortgage documents. Gagnon criticized Trump’s actions, emphasizing the Federal Reserve’s independence and his dislike for the institution, advocating for its radical reform or abolition.