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Ex-Fed chief says Trump bid to oust US governor Cook 'dangerous'

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US President Donald Trump's move to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook marks a direct attempt to politicize the central bank and is "profoundly

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  1. Kiplinger

    Can President Trump Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook? (opens Kiplinger)

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    Kiplinger's feed description

    Markets hate uncertainty, especially when it comes to monetary policy and interest rates, and questions about the Fed are compounding.

  2. FOX 5 New York

    Trump says he's firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook amid allegations of mortgage fraud (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    The president said in a letter posted on his Truth Social platform Monday night that he is removing Lisa Cook effective immediately.

  3. ABC 7 Chicago

    Trump fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for control over central bank (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    Donald Trump said in on his Truth Social platform that he is firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations.

  4. The Guardian

    Trump moves to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook in escalating attack on bank’s independence (opens The Guardian)

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    Departure of Cook, first Black woman to sit on central bank’s board, would allow US president to put forward a replacement

  5. Los Angeles Times

    Trump says he's firing Fed Gov. Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for central bank control (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    President Trump says he's firing Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook, a sharp escalation in his battle to exert greater control over what has long been considered an institution independent from day-to-day politics.

  6. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Trump says he’s firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for central bank control (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    President Donald Trump said Monday night that he's firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, an unprecedented move that would constitute a sharp escalation in his battle to exert greater control over what has long been considered an institution independent from day-to-day politics.

  7. Blaze Media

    Trump fires Biden Fed governor for possible 'criminal conduct' — but Lisa Cook is desperate to cling to power (opens Blaze Media)

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    Federal law makes abundantly clear Trump can fire Cook 'for cause.'

  8. WDIO Duluth

    Embattled Fed Gov. Lisa Cook says she'll sue Trump to keep her job (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook's lawyer says she'll sue President Donald Trump's administration to try to prevent him from firing her. Longtime Washington attorney Abbe Lowell said Tuesday that Trump “has no authority to remove” Cook.

  9. Forbes

    Trump Moves To Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, Escalating Fight With Central Bank (opens Forbes)

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    Trump accused Cook of engaging in mortgage fraud, an allegation she has denied as she noted that the president has no authority to fire her.

  10. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Trump’s move to fire Fed’s Lisa Cook sparks legal showdown | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, fighting President Donald Trump’s unprecedented effort to fire her from the central bank, has tapped a prominent Washington lawyer who launched a new firm this year to represent officials targeted by the Republican president.

  11. Digital Journal

    Who is Lisa Cook, the Fed governor Trump seeks to fire? (opens Digital Journal)

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    Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve on the powerful Federal Reserve Board of Governors, has become US President Donald Trump's latest target as he

  12. WHDH Boston

    Trump says he’s firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for central bank control - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday night that he’s firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, an unprecedented move that would constitute a sharp escalation

  13. WMUR

    Fed Governor Cook’s attorney says he will file suit over Trump’s attempt to fire her (opens WMUR)

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    Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is filing a lawsuit against Trump’s attempt to fire her, citing lack of legal cause and intent to remain on the Fed board

  14. NPR

    Trump seeks to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook (opens NPR)

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    President Trump says he's firing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, after a Trump ally accused Cook of making false statements on a mortgage application. The president's authority to remove a Fed governor may be challenged in court.

  15. The Hill

    Top Democrats rip Trump move to fire Lisa Cook from Federal Reserve board (opens The Hill)

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    Top Democrats pounced on President Trump Monday after he moved to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations. Cook, who was appointed by former President Biden in 2022, has pledged to remain in the position, saying Trump has “no authority” to remove her.

  16. Washington Examiner

    Trump fires Fed governor Lisa Cook in major escalation (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Cook found herself in the crosshairs of the Trump administration this week after FHFA Director Bill Pulte sent a letter to the DOJ.

  17. UPI

    Lisa Cook to sue over firing by Trump, reiterates she won't resign (opens UPI)

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    Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has declared that not only won't she resign after President Donald Trump fired her, but will sue him for trying.

  18. Oil Price

    Dollar Slides as Trump Fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook (opens Oil Price)

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    President Trump has fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage improprieties, sparking market turmoil and setting up a historic legal battle over the independence of the U.S. central bank.

  19. The Daily Caller

    ‘Sufficient Cause To Remove You’: Trump Fires Federal Reserve Governor (opens The Daily Caller)

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    President Donald Trump removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position on Monday effective immediately.

  20. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Trump says he is firing Fed’s Lisa Cook alleging mortgage fraud | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    NEW YORK >> President Donald Trump today took the unprecedented action of firing Lisa Cook, the first African-American woman to serve as a Federal Reserve governor, over claims of mortgage borrowing impropriety.

  21. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    The Latest: Fed governor won't leave, saying Trump lacks authority to fire her (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Financial markets worldwide have been rattled by President Donald Trump's announcement that he's firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, an unprecedented move and sharp escalation in his effort to exert greater control over what has long been considered an institution independent from day-to-day …

  22. The American Conservative

    Trump Removes Fed Governor Lisa Cook (opens The American Conservative)

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    The American Conservative's feed description

    State of the Union: The move is Trump’s latest exertion of pressure on the independent Federal Reserve.

  23. WHDH Boston

    Trump says he’s firing Fed Governor, opening new front in fight for central bank control - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday night that he’s firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, an unprecedented move that would constitute a sharp escalation

  24. RedState

    You're Fired: Trump Removes Federal Reserve Board Governor, Cites Criminal Referral (opens RedState)

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    Trump fires Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook amid criminal referral allegations.

  25. New York Post

    Trump fires Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations (opens New York Post)

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    President Trump fired Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook Monday over allegations that she committed mortgage fraud.

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