Trump's attempt to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook represents what historical first?
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Donald Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook represents the first time any U.S. president has tried to remove a Federal Reserve governor in the institution's 111-year history (1913-2024). Presidents have...
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