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Federal court blocks Trump from sacking Lisa Cook

Federal court blocks Trump from sacking Lisa Cook

US President Donald Trump cannot oust Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook from her role, a federal appeals court has ruled. The 2-1 ruling on Monday is a blow to Trump as it means Cook can now stay in place for the Fed’s policy meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, where it is expected to cut US interest rates. Trump announced in …

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Federal Reserve to Meet Under Cloud of Trump’s Attacks – The New York Times

Federal Reserve to Meet Under Cloud of Trump’s Attacks  The New York Times The most extraordinary Fed meeting yet has just kicked off  CNN Fed for now avoids shock to independence after Cook ruling; Miran sworn in as governor  Reuters Fed convenes meeting with a governor newly appointed by Trump and another he wants to oust  Yahoo Finance Fed Dissent Is Going to Raise …

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Former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues Trump administration over firing – Reuters

Former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues Trump administration over firing  Reuters Maurene Comey, prosecutor in Epstein and Combs cases and daughter of former FBI director, sues after being fired  CNN Fired Prosecutor Challenges Trump’s Claims to Sweeping Power in Lawsuit  The New York Times Prosecutor in Epstein case sues Trump justice department over abrupt firing  The Guardian Former New York prosecutor Maurene Comey sues …

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Appeals court allows Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to keep her job – The Washington Post

Appeals court allows Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to keep her job  The Washington Post Appeals Court Says Lisa Cook Can Remain on Fed Board  The New York Times Appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook  CNN Appeals court denies Trump bid to remove Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook  Politico Fed updates: Court rules Lisa Cook to remain, Trump …

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Trump official confirmed to Fed board but court rejects Lisa Cook removal bid | Federal Reserve

Trump official confirmed to Fed board but court rejects Lisa Cook removal bid | Federal Reserve

Senate Republicans voted on Monday to confirm a senior Trump official to the Federal Reserve’s board of governors as the White House raced to strengthen the US president’s control over the central bank ahead of its latest meeting. Hours before Fed policymakers convene for their September decision on interest rates, the Senate voted 48 to 27 to confirm Stephen Miran …

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Federal immigration agents make arrests in Chicago and West Chicago with sightings in several other suburbs – Chicago Tribune

Federal immigration agents make arrests in Chicago and West Chicago with sightings in several other suburbs  Chicago Tribune Immigration enforcement activity observed in western suburb: Illinois state senator  NBC 5 Chicago West Chicago, Illinois ICE arrests caught on video; District 33 schools spend day on soft lockdown  CBS News Lawmakers, residents sound alarm after alleged ICE raids in western suburbs  WGN-TV Federal agents make …

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Appeals court denies Trump bid to remove Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook – Politico

Appeals court denies Trump bid to remove Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook  Politico Appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook  CNN Appeals Court Says Lisa Cook Can Remain on Fed Board  The New York Times No evidence of primary residence violation by Fed Gov Lisa Cook, says Michigan official  CNBC Appeals court rules Fed governor Cook can continue to …

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Trump pick Stephen Miran confirmed as Federal Reserve governor

Trump pick Stephen Miran confirmed as Federal Reserve governor

Federal agencies Donald Trump Congressional news Interest rates See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Stephen Miran, one of President Donald Trump’s top economic advisers, on Monday was confirmed by the Senate to serve on the Federal Reserve’s powerful Board of Governors, hours before the Fed’s two day monetary policy meeting begins. The Senate voted 48-47 to confirm Miran. Sen. …

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