Court defies political pressure: Supreme Court blocks Trump from firing a Fed governor
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The Washington Post Editorial Board argues that a Supreme Court ruling blocking President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook without due process reinforces the separation of powers, showing that presidential power has limits and preserving Fed independence amid political pressure.
Topics:top-news#checks-and-balances#donald-trump#federal-reserve-system#monetary-policy#opinions#supreme-court-of-the-united-states
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