Supreme Court decision on Donald Trump’s firing of Lisa Cook looms over the Fed
President could purge other top officials if justices allow him to remove the central banker
President could purge other top officials if justices allow him to remove the central banker

Justices defer decision on president’s bid to sack central banker until January 2026

Governor’s legal team asks court to reject request as her removal ‘would threaten our nation’s economic stability’

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

Federal court hears argument against US president’s firing of central bank governor

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

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