Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Trump Attempt to Remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the removal of Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve. Justices signaled a cautious approach to the landmark case.
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The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on January 24, 2026, regarding the attempt by Donald Trump donald trumpto remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook lisa cook. Based on questioning from the justices during this week's arguments, including a session on Wednesday, January 22, the Court appears reluctant to grant the request for immediate removal. The bench may instead issue a narrow decision returning the matter to lower courts for further fact-finding rather than resolving fundamental questions about presidential removal powers or the definition of "for cause" under Federal Reserve law.
