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The Supreme Court has ruled that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook may remain in her post while she mounts a legal challenge to President Donald Trump's effort to remove her, delivering a significant check on executive power over the central bank.
The decision strengthens the institutional independence of the Federal Reserve at a moment when the boundary between White House influence and monetary policy has drawn intense scrutiny from markets and policymakers alike.
What the Court Decided The Supreme Court declined to permit Trump to proceed with Cook's removal, allowing her to continue serving as a Fed governor during the pendency of her legal challenge.
The ruling does not resolve the underlying constitutional question permanently, but it prevents the administration from altering the Fed's composition while that dispute works through the courts.
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