Supreme Court justices express scepticism over Trump’s bid to sack Fed’s Lisa Cook
Outcome of case will have sweeping implications for US central bank independence
Outcome of case will have sweeping implications for US central bank independence

President could purge other top officials if justices allow him to remove the central banker

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

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

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

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