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Sep 19, 2025 Trump administration petitioned Supreme Court to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
An emergency Supreme Court filing sought to overturn lower-court protection of an independent agency official on unproven allegations.
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- Trump administration petitions Supreme Court to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook — The Trump administration filed an emergency petition with the U.S. Supreme Court on September 19, 2025, seeking to overturn a lower court order blocking the removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The administration cited unconfirmed mortgage fraud allegations predating her Fed appointment. Cook's lawyers argue the president lacks statutory authority to fire her. The filing represents an escalation in Trump's effort to gain political control over the Federal Reserve's traditionally independent board, following his installation of loyalist Stephen Miran as a governor.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19
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Sep 16, 2025 US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit declined to allow Trump's removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The appellate ruling preserved Federal Reserve independence by blocking a politically motivated removal attempt.
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- US appeals court blocks Trump's removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook — The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit declined to allow President Trump to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, upholding a lower court's temporary block. Trump had claimed Cook committed mortgage fraud before taking office; Cook denies the allegations and argues they are pretextual retaliation for her monetary policy stance. The 2-1 decision (Biden appointees Garcia and Childs in majority; Trump appointee Katsas dissenting) preserves Cook's seat ahead of a Fed policy meeting. The administration signaled intent to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19
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