Trump Claims to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook Amid Mortgage Fraud Allegations
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President Trump attempted to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, citing allegations of mortgage fraud, in an effort to increase political control over the Fed, which could lead to legal challenges due to the Fed's independence protections.
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