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Court Battle Underway As Fed Governor Cook Contests Firing By Trump

A US court on Friday began hearing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's challenge of President Donald Trump's attempt to fire her, in a legal battle set to have major implications for the US central bank and its independence.

International Business Times

Trump ally probing rivals’ ‘mortgage fraud’ speaks directly with the president - and skips typical DOJ hierarchy

EXCLUSIVE: Trump and ‘Special Attorney for Mortgage Fraud’ Ed Martin are speaking as often as four times per week as the GOP activist prepares to seek indictments against prominent Democrats

The Independent UK

Trump's Fed Coup

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Reason

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The first battle in the war on Fed independence takes shape today at Lisa Cook’s emergency hearing

Trump’s bid to oust Fed governor Lisa Cook faces a legal showdown as she sues to block her removal, escalating the fight over Fed independence.

Fortune

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump after he ‘fired’ her

Trump’s unprecedented move against the central bank's leadership is an effort to ‘undermine the independence of the Federal Reserve’, Cook’s lawyer said

The Independent UK

Did Collins v. Yellen Lead Trump To Fire Lisa Cook?

Bill Pulte, the director of the FHFA, could investigate the Federal Reserve because Trump could fire the holdover Biden appointee.

Reason

Donald Trump has a new tool to take down Democratic foes — unproven mortgage fraud charges

President now using the allegations as a pretext to fire a Federal Reserve board member and target others

The Independent UK

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Who is Lisa Cook and can Trump actually fire the Fed governor he accuses of mortgage fraud?

President Trump has demanded the removal of the Biden appointee in what would mark an unprecedented move against the central bank's leadership

The Independent UK

Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to sue Trump administration over its attempt to fire her

Cook’s attorney said the president has ‘no authority’ and ‘lacks any factual or legal basis’ to fire the Fed governor

The Guardian - US

‘Pattern of lawfare’: Trump is targeting opponents with mortgage fraud claims

First Letitia James, then Adam Schiff and now president has trained his ire on Lisa Cook, threatening to fire Fed governor

The Guardian - US

‘Strongest signal yet’: Donald Trump’s latest power play is just another episode of ‘King for a Day’

Unfortunately, not everyone’s impressed by his royal tantrums.

We Got This Covered

Moments after Jerome Powell’s latest speech, Trump threatens to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook if she doesn’t resign

Two days earlier, the suddenly embattled Fed governor Lisa Cook said she had “no intention of being bullied to step down.”

Fortune

Trump officials urge Fed to remove governor after she refuses to quit

Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook is latest figure targeted by Trump administration over claims of mortgage fraud

The Guardian - US

Who Is Lisa Cook? Age, Net Worth, Husband and Why Trump Is Demanding Her Resignation

US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the first Black woman on the board, rejects Donald Trump's demand for her resignation over alleged mortgage fraud, vowing to face questions and defend her record.

International Business Times UK

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The Independent UK

Powell dará su último discurso en Jackson Hole bajo la atenta mirada de Wall Street y Washington

Hace solo tres semanas, el presidente de la Reserva Federal, Jerome Powell, habló con los periodistas después de que el banco central mantuviera su tasa de interés clave sin cambios por quinta reunión consecutiva y afirmó que el mercado laboral era “sólido”.

Euronews

Fed official says she won't be 'bullied' by Trump into resigning

US president Donald Trump is seeking to influence central bank policy after repeatedly criticising chair Jerome Powell for not cutting the short-term interest rate.

The Independent UK

Trump demands Lisa Cook, first black woman Fed Reserve member, ‘resign, now!!!’ and accuses her of mortgage fraud

President has spent months bullying Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over his refusal to lower interest rates and recently turned his fire on Fed board members

The Guardian - US

Fed governor urged by Trump to resign will not be ‘bullied’ into stepping down

Lisa Cook, first Black woman to sit on Fed board, responds after allegation by ally of president of mortgage fraud

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Benzinga

Trump Mulls Fannie, Freddie Share Sale—Backed By Bill Ackman

Mortgage giants Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC) may be on the path out of government conservatorship, as a new report builds on earlier signals from President Donald Trump about plans to return the firms to public ownership.

Benzinga

Bill Pulte Is 'Crushing It' And Would Be An 'Exceptional Pick,' Says Chamath Palihapitiya — Backs Trump Ally As Jerome Powell Replacement

Chamath Palihapitiya has endorsed William "Bill" Pulte as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, calling him an ideal candidate with deep expertise in housing and strong alignment with the Donald Trump administration.

Benzinga

Trump-Powell Feud Heats Up: Odds Of Fed Chair Ouster Spike

A political firestorm erupted on Wall Street Wednesday as speculations surged that President Donald Trump could fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before his term ends, reigniting fears over central bank independence.

Fortune

Trump escalates rhetoric against Jerome Powell, saying he should 'resign immediately'

Social media declaration comes after Federal Housing Finance Agency head accuses Fed chief of lying to lawmakers.

Al Jazeera

Trump says Powell should resign ‘immediately’ in latest attack on Fed chair

The US president has repeatedly called on the top central banker to step down amid disagreement over interest rates.

Benzinga

Trump Says Jerome Powell Should 'Resign Immediately' After FHFA Director Alleges Fed Chair Lied About $2.5 Billion Renovation Plan

President Donald Trump has publicly demanded the resignation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This call comes in the wake of accusations from the Federal Housing Finance Agency Director, alleging that Powell provided misleading testimony.

Latin Times

Chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Claims the 'Deep State' Is Hurting the Housing Market

Bill Pulte, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who also serves as the chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, stated that deep state influence is actively impacting the housing ecosystem in an interview with former congressman Matt Gaetz.

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