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Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee urged delaying Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as Fed chair, arguing it would be improper for Trump to appoint the next central bank leader while criminal investigations into Jerome Powell and Lisa Cook proceed, with GOP resistance to Warsh and calls to wrap up the probes.
Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee urged Chair Tim Scott to delay Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve until DOJ investigations into Jerome Powell and Lisa Cook are resolved. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis has also vowed to block the nomination until Powell’s probe finishes, risking a committee deadlock given the 13 Republicans to 11 Democrats split.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Supreme Court case over President Trump’s bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook could be the most consequential legal matter in the Fed’s history, underscoring the potential limits of presidential removal power and the governance of the central bank. He defended attending the oral arguments, cited Paul Volcker as a precedent, and warned against politicizing the Fed, while noting the ruling could set an important precedent about when a board member can be removed for cause; he also pushed back on administration pressure via subpoenas amid rate-cut discussions.
Powell defended attending Lisa Cook's Supreme Court hearing, saying it may be the most important legal case in the Fed's 113-year history because of its implications for independence; the proceedings highlighted tensions over presidential power to remove central-bank officials and concerns about politicization, while Powell also faces a separate federal probe into Fed HQ renovations ahead of a potential successor.
The Supreme Court signaled a likely narrow ruling on President Trump’s bid to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, potentially sending the case back to the lower courts for more fact-finding and avoiding a sweeping ruling on presidential removal powers or the definition of “for cause.” The court’s decision could come by June and may leave Judge Cobb’s injunction in place, with the broader questions postponed for another day.
The Supreme Court signaled skepticism about President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, underscoring the Fed's independence and raising questions about presidential power over independent agencies; legal scholars warn that, even if the court pushes back, it may carve out exceptions for the Fed, with potential economic implications and renewed scrutiny of the unitary executive theory, with a decision expected by June.
During oral arguments, the Supreme Court signaled skepticism of Trump’s authority to remove Fed governor Lisa Cook and pressed the administration on due-process and judicial review, suggesting protection for Federal Reserve independence; with Powell’s attendance underscoring the stakes, a fast ruling could shape the scope of presidential removal power and the Fed’s autonomy.
The Supreme Court signaled it is unlikely to allow Trump to immediately fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, keeping her on the Federal Reserve Board while a lawsuit challenges her removal and limiting presidential influence over the central bank.
The Supreme Court signaled skepticism about Trump’s bid to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook for cause, questioning whether the move would undermine the Fed’s independence or set a dangerous precedent for political interference; Cook’s team argues there was no fraud and due process was lacking, while the White House says the filings justify removal. Several justices urged caution and lower‑court resolution on issues like whether pre‑appointment mortgage filings meet the “for cause” standard, highlighting the high-stakes implications for central-bank independence and economic policy.
The Supreme Court is weighing whether President Trump can fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook without judicial review, a case centered on what qualifies as ‘cause’ for removal and the potential impact on Fed independence and monetary policy, as Powell faces a separate probe and the court weighs the public interest in Cook remaining in office during litigation.
Trump's administration argued before the Supreme Court to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage-fraud-related conduct, contending that such grounds can justify removal and that the Fed's independence could be overridden; lower courts had blocked Cook's removal while her challenge proceeds, and justices weighed due process and procedural questions about how an independent agency can be ousted.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Donald Trump’s bid to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the first such attempt in 112 years, with Cook remaining on the board after a lower court blocked removal. Appointed by Biden in 2022, Cook is at the center of allegations of mortgage fraud, while the case tests the balance between presidential power and the Fed’s independence. The broader context includes scrutiny of the Powell DoJ investigations, though Powell is set to attend the hearing in person as the dispute over the central bank’s governance unfolds.
The Supreme Court will hear Donald Trump’s bid to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, a move blocked by a federal court; the case tests whether a president can dismiss a sitting Fed official and how independent the central bank remains from executive power amid ongoing debates over rates and governance.
The Washington Post frames the Supreme Court case over President Trump’s push to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook as a major legal issue, now intensified by news that Fed Chair Jerome Powell is under investigation, a combination that could affect the Court’s view of presidential power over the Fed and Powell’s political trajectory while potentially influencing monetary policy and inflation dynamics.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell plans to attend the Supreme Court’s oral argument on President Trump’s bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook, a rare public show of support amid Trump’s subpoenas and threats of indicting Powell. If Trump succeeds, he could appoint a replacement and tilt the Fed’s board toward his appointees. Cook denies mortgage fraud and has not been charged; the court had allowed her to remain on the board while weighing the case.