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18 Jun 2026, 13:51 UTC · 4h ago

Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook cost her more than $1M in legal, security costs: Filing

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The Supreme Court is expected to rule imminently on whether the President has the power to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. — A ruling that allows the President to fire Fed governors would significantly undermine central bank independence, increasing market volatility and risk premiums.
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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook received over $1.3 million from outside nonprofit organizations to cover legal and security expenses. — While legal, high-value reimbursements from outside groups for a sitting Fed governor can raise perception issues regarding conflicts of interest or political influence.
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Bill Pulte, who alleged mortgage fraud against Lisa Cook, is set to become the acting director of the Office of National Intelligence. — This is a personnel appointment with negligible direct impact on broader financial markets or monetary policy.
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