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Fed Governor Cook Pushes Back as Trump Seeks Ouster Over Mortgage Claims
economy1 month ago

Fed Governor Cook Pushes Back as Trump Seeks Ouster Over Mortgage Claims

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook rejected President Trump’s attempt to remove her over mortgage‑fraud allegations, saying there is no legal basis to oust a Fed governor for political reasons. The White House had warned of removal, but a June Supreme Court ruling had already blocked firings at will, underscoring the Fed’s independence. Cook’s lawyers argued the accusations are a pretext to influence policy, as the broader clash between the executive branch and the Fed continues amid past investigations related to Powell’s tenure that were ultimately dropped.

via Al Jazeera|
#donald-trump#economy#fed-independence
Residency Dispute Tests Trump's Authority to Oust a Fed Governor
politics1 month ago

Residency Dispute Tests Trump's Authority to Oust a Fed Governor

The White House asks again for Fed Governor Lisa Cook to respond to mortgage-residency allegations as Cook’s lawyers insist there is no legitimate basis to remove her and that the alleged errors were inadvertent. The case centers on what constitutes ‘for cause’ removal of a Federal Reserve governor; the Supreme Court has allowed Cook to stay while proceedings continue, and the White House has signaled potential further attempts to fire, prompting ongoing legal scrutiny of executive power over the central bank.

via Axios|
#fed#lisa-cook#mortgage
Fed Governor Lisa Cook defends seat as Trump renews ouster bid
politics1 month ago

Fed Governor Lisa Cook defends seat as Trump renews ouster bid

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook defended her role against President Trump’s renewed attempt to remove her, with her lawyer calling mortgage-fraud allegations unfounded; Trump’s push followed a referral alleging she listed two properties as primary residences, though the Supreme Court previously blocked a firing and allowed another challenge. The defense argues the cited acts do not show crime or cause for dismissal and notes Trump’s selective targeting of Cook.

via CNBC|
#donald-trump#federal-reserve#legal-defense
Trump’s renewed bid to fire a Fed governor hits a constitutional snag
politics1 month ago

Trump’s renewed bid to fire a Fed governor hits a constitutional snag

Trump again seeks to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook after a Supreme Court ruling, triggering renewed litigation over Fed independence and the scope of the unitary-executive theory. Cook must respond to mortgage‑fraud allegations, and the courts will likely have to adjudicate who truly controls the Fed amid a broader clash between the presidency and the judiciary.

via vox.com|
#federal-reserve#lisa-cook#politics
Trump weighs ousting Fed Governor Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling
politics-and-government2 months ago

Trump weighs ousting Fed Governor Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling

President Trump is reportedly weighing removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook following a White House letter alleging false mortgage statements. The move comes after a Supreme Court ruling that Cook must be given notice and an opportunity to respond before any removal “for cause,” illustrating the limits on presidential power over Fed governors. Cook’s team says the allegations are baseless and will be challenged, arguing the effort would threaten Fed independence.

via Yahoo Finance|
#federal-reserve#lisa-cook#politics-and-government
Trump Relaunches Bid to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook
politics-and-policy2 months ago

Trump Relaunches Bid to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook

The White House is reviving an unprecedented move to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, sending her a notice that the President is considering removal and giving her 21 days to respond to mortgage-fraud allegations. The letter cites 'cause' and follows a Supreme Court ruling that blocked a prior removal attempt for lack of due process, aiming to satisfy due-process requirements. The deadline is August 26, and Cook's lawyers say the allegations are baseless and will be contested.

via Axios|
#federal-reserve#lisa-cook#mortgage-fraud-allegations
Trump Rekindles Bid to Oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook Despite Court Block
politics2 months ago

Trump Rekindles Bid to Oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook Despite Court Block

Trump is renewing his bid to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook after the Supreme Court blocked his earlier attempt; a White House letter accuses her of crimes and negligence and demands a response within three weeks, but Cook’s attorney says the allegations are baseless and will be challenged. The Supreme Court’s June ruling preserved Fed independence and left the factual dispute unresolved, with Cook set to contest any removal.

via The Detroit News|
#federal-reserve#lisa-cook#politics
Trump Resumes Push to Oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook
business2 months ago

Trump Resumes Push to Oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook

President Trump is reviving a bid to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage-related allegations that Cook has denied; a previous firing attempt was blocked in court, and a June Supreme Court ruling allowed the matter to proceed with due process protections. The White House sent a letter demanding Cook explain alleged false statements within three weeks, while Cook's attorney called the accusations baseless and the Fed declined to comment.

via CNBC|
#business#federal-reserve#lisa-cook
Court shields Fed governor Lisa Cook, curbing presidential power over the central bank
business3 months ago

Court shields Fed governor Lisa Cook, curbing presidential power over the central bank

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that President Trump could not immediately remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook because he had not provided the statutory due-process protections, allowing her to remain on the Fed while she contests mortgage-fraud allegations and signaling a constraint on presidential power over the central bank.

via The Guardian|
#business#central-bank-independence#fed