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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook walks outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on Jan. 21, 2026. (REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo)
Jun 29, 2026

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s unprecedented bid to fire Fed’s Cook

The U.S. Supreme Court stood firm against an unprecedented challenge from Donald Trump, refusing to let him fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, accompanied by lawyer Abbe Lowell, looks on outside the U.S. Supreme Court, as Supreme Court justices consider U.S. President Donald Trump's effort to fire her, in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 21, 2026. (REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo)
Jan 27, 2026

Supreme Court may leave big questions unresolved on Trump bid to fire Fed’s Lisa Cook

Supreme Court justices appeared reluctant to let Trump fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, signaling a narrow ruling focused on procedure.

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook speaks during a conversations with leaders from organizations that include nonprofits, small businesses, manufacturing, supply chain management, the hospitality industry, and the housing and education sectors at the Federal Reserve building in Washington on Sept. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
Aug 28, 2025

Fed official sues Trump over attempt to fire her, challenging his power over the independent agency

Fed Governor Lisa Cook sued the Trump administration to block her firing, a case that could redefine Federal Reserve independence.

Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency Bill Pulte, speaks to reporters at the White House, July 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)
Aug 27, 2025

Trump foes like Fed Governor Lisa Cook find themselves targeted by top housing regulator

Bill Pulte, Trump’s housing regulator, uses mortgage fraud claims to target political foes, fueling battles over Fed independence and power.

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook speaks during a conversations with leaders from organizations that include nonprofits, small businesses, manufacturing, supply chain management, the hospitality industry, and the housing and education sectors at the Federal Reserve building in Washington on Sept. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
Aug 27, 2025

Embattled Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s lawyer says she’ll sue Trump to keep her job

Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook is suing President Trump to block her removal, setting up a Supreme Court fight over Fed independence and presidential power.

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook speaks during a conversations with leaders from organizations that include nonprofits, small businesses, manufacturing, supply chain management, the hospitality industry, and the housing and education sectors at the Federal Reserve building in Washington on Sept. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
Aug 26, 2025

Trump says he’s firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for central bank control

Trump moved to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations, sparking a legal battle that could reach the Supreme Court.

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