Fed board member Lisa Cook sues to block Trump’s attempt to fire her

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has filed a lawsuit against President Trump and the Fed’s Board of Governors to block her termination, which Trump claimed was due to allegations of mortgage fraud. Cook’s legal team argues that her removal is unlawful and that only malfeasance can justify such action, emphasizing the need to protect the Fed’s independence amid ongoing tensions over interest rate policies.

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