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Appeals Court Blocks Trump From Firing Fed's Lisa Cook Before Rate Vote

Appeals Court Blocks Trump From Firing Fed's Lisa Cook Before Rate Vote

Summary

A federal appeals court decided that Lisa Cook will stay in her job as a Federal Reserve Governor. This ruling stops President Trump's move to fire her right before an important Fed meeting on interest rates.

Key Facts

  • A federal appeals court ruled that Lisa Cook can remain a Fed Governor.
  • President Trump attempted to remove Cook from her position.
  • The ruling was made just one day before the Fed's meeting on interest rates.
  • Trump's administration plans to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.
  • Trump wanted to replace Cook with Bill Pulte, who accused her of mortgage fraud.
  • Cook has denied the mortgage fraud allegations.
  • The Senate has confirmed Trump's nominee, Stephen Miran, to an open Fed board position.
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