Supreme Court Stops Trump From Firing Fed Governor — For Now

Alex Griffing Oct 1st, 2025, 11:20 am

The Supreme Court stopped President Donald Trump from firing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook on Wednesday, pausing her removal until the court can hear the case.

Trump had asked the high court to stay an appeals court ruling that Cook can keep her job, which is supposed to be independent from the executive branch and political interference.

The Supreme Court denied Trump’s request and said Cook can remain in her position through January, when the court is likely to make a final ruling on the issue.

Trump fired Cook from her position after his Federal Housing Finance Agency chief, Bill Pulte, accused her of mortgage fraud, an accusation that has since been rebutted by repo

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