Lisa Cook

Supreme Court appears wary of allowing Trump to fire Fed’s Cook in closely watched case

The administration wants the authority to fire Lisa Cook, a Fed governor. Experts say that would undermine the independence of the central bank.

It’s showdown time for the Fed’s independence at the Supreme Court

At issue are President Trump's efforts to break with 112 years of law and precedent by firing Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve's governing board.

Who is Fed nominee Stephen Miran, and why is he so controversial?

Stephen Miran, who has served in both Trump administrations, said he will not resign from the White House if confirmed to the Federal Reserve Board, further stoking concerns about its independence.

Fed governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over firing

Lisa Cook is challenging the president's attempt to remove her from office based on what she says is "an unsubstantiated allegation" of mortgage fraud prior to her Senate confirmation as governor.