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Supreme Court Ruling on Trump and Fed Governor Cook

Updated 2026-06-29 14:40 UTC 2 sources Negative

The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump could not fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. The decision limits the president's influence over the central bank, marking a significant legal setback for Trump.

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The Hill
The Supreme Court blocked President Trump’s firing of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook on Monday in a 5-4 vote, ruling she can remain on the job as her legal challenge moves forward.   Trump became the first president to attempt firing a Fed governor in its 112-year history when he sacked Cook las
2026-06-29 14:26 UTC
Axios
The Supreme Court said Monday that President Trump could not fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, a blockbuster ruling that limits the president's influence on the central bank. Why it matters: It is among the bigger blows delivered by the top court to Trump's economic
2026-06-29 14:28 UTC
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