The Supreme Court ruled on Lisa Cook's job status and defined the independence of the Federal Reserve in response to Trump's firing attempts.
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What happened
The Supreme Court ruled on Lisa Cook's job status and defined the independence of the Federal Reserve in response to Trump's firing attempts.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.SC rules Cook preserves independence, blocking Trump's firing attempt against the Fed.1 source
SCOTUS ruling defines Fed independence and addresses Lisa Cook's job status amid Trump's pressure.1 source
Jan 1 rulings clarify limits of presidential power over the FED and Lisa Cook's role.1 source
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Under pressure, Trump is reportedly challenging the Fed's independence and structure, considering Powell's firing, and seeking rulings on his gambits.Also in this story
- Donald Trump attempts to exert greater control over the Federal Reserve.
- A court decision preserved protections shielding the FED from political interference and limited presidential power over the institution.
The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Lisa Cook
painter
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FED
business
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