Supreme Court temporarily blocks Trump's effort to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook

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The Supreme Court granted a temporary stay blocking President Trump's effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, allowing her to remain on the Fed board at least until oral arguments in January 2026.
Oral arguments in the case are scheduled for January 2026, making the Court's decision a temporary pause in the removal dispute.
The removal effort was triggered by an accusation from Bill Pulte that Cook made false statements on a mortgage application; Cook denies the allegation.
The legal fight unfolds amid President Trump's public pressure on the Federal Reserve for sharply lower interest rates and his installation of Stephen Miran after Adriana Kugler stepped down.
A friend‑of‑the‑court brief filed by former Treasury secretaries, former Fed governors and economists warned of the risks of political meddling in central banking, invoking a 'Ulysses' analogy to underscore the danger.

On X, users highlight that removing Lisa Cook could give Trump appointees a majority on the Federal Reserve board, potentially enabling aggressive interest rate cuts of up to 300 basis points, which mainstream media often overlooks in favor of broader independence concerns.
Crypto enthusiasts on X express optimism that Trump's push to oust Cook might lead to lower rates, boosting risk assets like cryptocurrencies, a market-specific angle not typically covered in mainstream reports.
X posts frequently detail allegations of Cook's mortgage fraud, including claims of multiple mortgages in 2021 and their referral to the DOJ, providing granular context beyond the general accusations mentioned in mainstream coverage.
Discussions on X warn of potential higher long-term inflation if Trump succeeds in firing Cook, contrasting with short-term rate cut benefits, which adds a nuanced economic debate missing from many news articles.
Users on X emphasize Cook's defiance in refusing to resign despite Trump's removal attempt, framing it as a stand against presidential overreach, an individual resilience perspective that mainstream media tends to underplay.

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NPR by Scott Horsley October 01, 2025

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Supreme Court granted a temporary stay allowing Governor Lisa Cook to remain on the Fed board at least until oral arguments in January 2026.
Provides contextual detail that President Trump has been pressuring the Fed for sharply lower interest rates and that he installed Stephen Miran after Adriana Kugler stepped down.
Reports that Bill Pulte accused Cook of false statements on a mortgage application (an allegation Cook denies) as the proximate trigger for the removal effort.
Notes a friend‑of‑the‑court brief from former Treasury secretaries, Fed governors and economists warning about risks of political meddling in central banking (including a quoted 'Ulysses' analogy).

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