Fed Governor Lisa Cook Sues Trump Over Unlawful Firing, Escalating Power Clash
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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's lawsuit against Donald Trump challenges his attempt to remove her from office, citing a possible clerical error related to mortgage documents as a pretext for her removal. The case hinges on whether Cook's mortgage application errors constitute 'cause' for removal under the Federal Reserve Act, with broader implications for Fed governance and political influence.
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