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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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Bessent published his Wall Street Journal op-ed calling for Fed review anonymously to avoid appearance of Treasury interference.
Easytrue falseTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent called two different houses his principal residence at the same time—the same claim Trump cited to fire Cook.
Easytrue falseLisa Cook denies mortgage fraud allegations and says Trump has no authority to fire her.
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