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Aug 7, 2026

Trump renews effort to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations

President Trump is reviving his attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, pressing her to respond to allegations of mortgage fraud that Cook has called baseless, potentially sparking a fresh legal battle over Fed independence.

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Jun 29, 2026

Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Attempt to Fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

The US Supreme Court refused to allow President Trump to immediately fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, preserving the central bank's independence. However, the court did grant Trump broader authority to fire heads of most other independent agencies.

Jun 29, 20269 sources

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