Supreme Court Skeptical of Trump's Bid to Fire Fed Governor
The Supreme Court expressed skepticism over Trump's bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, raising questions about the Fed's independence from political pressure.
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On January 21, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a landmark case involving President Donald Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The justices, spanning both conservative and liberal wings, expressed skepticism toward the administration's stance, suggesting they may not lift a lower court order currently preventing the firing while Cook's legal challenge continues.
