Donald Trump urges judge to deny Lisa Cook’s appeal to remain at Federal Reserve
Federal court hears argument against US president’s firing of central bank governor
Federal court hears argument against US president’s firing of central bank governor

US president attempted to sack the central bank governor as he intensified his attack on the institution

Policymaker says she ‘will not resign’ and vows to fight president’s attack on central bank

Governor Lisa Cook has vowed to challenge her dismissal in a case that is likely to end up at the Supreme Court

President’s attempt to fire governor Lisa Cook risks undermining central bank’s independence

Investigation marks an escalation in Trump administration’s efforts to remove the central bank governor

Outcome of case will have sweeping implications for US central bank independence