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Trump Taps Appointees to Assess Ousting Fed Governor Lisa Cook
New York TimesLO·US·9 minutes ago
Lisa Cook's lawyer disputes the legitimacy of a Trump-appointed committee investigating her, signaling a legal battle over her removal as Fed governor. This marks an unprecedented attempt to oust a sitting Fed governor, raising questions about central bank independence. The outcome could set a precedent for political interference in monetary policy.
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