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Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook testifies at a congressional hearing in 2023. Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images
President Trump can't remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook while her lawsuit challenges his attempts to fire her, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday night.
Why it matters: The ruling temporarily settles the question over Cook's status ahead of a critical Fed policy meeting, though the Trump administration has already filed notice that it will appeal the decision.
