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The legal battle between Fed Governor and US President

The legal battle between Fed Governor and US President

Update: 2025-08-29
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Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook has sued President Donald Trump over his attempt to fire her, setting up a potential legal battle in court. The governor has asked the court to declare Trump's firing order "unlawful and void", and also named Fed Chairman Jerome Powell as defendant.

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The legal battle between Fed Governor and US President

The legal battle between Fed Governor and US President

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