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Trump's Bid To Fire Lisa Cook Halted By Judge Over Fed Independence Concerns: Events Raise 'Serious Questions'

A federal judge late Tuesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, saying the attempt likely violated constitutional protections and raised urgent questions about the central bank's independence.

Benzinga

Fed governor Lisa Cook firing blocked while legal battle continues

Trump fired Cook in August, allegedly for cause; she later sued to block the termination.

Axios

Lisa Cook to remain at Federal Reserve while fighting Trump attempt to fire her, judge rules

Agency governor is legally challenging Trump after he sought to remove her, citing unconfirmed mortgage fraud allegations

The Guardian - US

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House Democrats probe Trump official Bill Pulte for targeting Lisa Cook and Adam Schiff

Rep. Jamie Raskin accused the housing official of "improperly coordinating with the White House."

Axios

How Trump’s dismissal of a Fed governor could redefine presidential power – if courts agree that he alone can interpret vague laws

President Donald Trump’s penchant to act first, ask later was on full display recently when he became the first president in American history to fire a member of the Federal Reserve Board.

The Conversation

Scott Bessent prods White House rival to settle things ‘outside’ for talking to Trump about him: report

Treasury secretary reportedly wanted to brawl and said, ‘I’m going to f***ing beat your a**’

The Independent UK

Trump Could 'Zimbabwify' America, Says Economist Paul Krugman: Warns Against 'Fiscal Dominance' of Monetary Policy

Economist Paul Krugman is raising the alarm against President Donald Trump’s attempts to destroy the Federal Reserve’s independence, in a push for personal control over monetary policy.

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The ‘bizarre’ referral of the US housing finance agency chief to oust Lisa Cook

Former officials and experts say Bill Pulte’s request for inquiry into Fed governor’s alleged fraud is ‘unusual’

The Guardian - US

A Bad Jobs Report

Plus: Eric Adams drop-out watch, DOJ investigates Lisa Cook, critiquing Blueskyism, and more...

Reason

Trump, misled by video of 2020 protests shown on Fox, threatens to send troops to Portland – as it happened

President also says US must be ‘very careful’ in removing mandates for ‘vaccines that are so amazing’

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: RFK Jr made ‘false’ claims in Senate testimony, says fired CDC director

Susan Monarez offers to repeat under oath statements she made about why she was ousted from the embattled Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Key US politics stories from 4 September 2025

The Guardian - US

US justice department opens criminal inquiry into Fed governor Lisa Cook

Officials to investigate claims of mortgage fraud against Cook, who has refused to accept firing by Donald Trump

The Guardian - US

Justice Department probes mortgage fraud claims against Lisa Cook of Federal Reserve, AP source says

The Justice Department has issued subpoenas as part of an investigation into mortgage fraud allegations against Lisa Cook, who is fighting a Trump administration effort to remove her from her role as a Federal Reserve Governor

The Independent UK

Trump's Fed Governor Pick Vows To Uphold Central Bank Independence

Donald Trump's pick to join the Federal Reserve's board of governors pledged to uphold US central bank independence if confirmed -- but was coy about leaving his current White House role in the process, as the institution faces growing pressure from the president to slash interest rates.

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Roll Call

Fed nominee Miran tells senators he’ll be independent of Trump - Roll Call

Stephen Miran, who chairs the White House Council of Economic Advisers, says he won't resign even if confirmed to become a Fed governor.

Fortune

The price of gold could hit $5,000 if Trump keeps meddling with the Fed, Goldman Sachs says

“Gold is a store of value that doesn’t rely on institutional trust,” Samantha Dart says.

Benzinga

Salesforce, Rocket Lab, American Eagle, Gitlab And Figma: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today

U.S. markets ended mixed on Wednesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down 0.05% to 45,271.23, while the SP 500 gained 0.5% to 6,448.26 and the Nasdaq advanced 1% to 21,497.27.These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors through the day: Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM)…

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Dollar Falters and Gold Soars as Fed Rate Cut Chances Increase

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.24%. Wednesday's rebound in equity markets has curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. Losses in the dollar accelerated on Wednesday as the chances for a Fed rate cut later this month increased after the Jul JOLTS job openings fell more than...

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Dollar Falls as Weak JOLTS Report Boosts Fed Rate Cut Chances

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.35%. Today's rebound in equity markets has curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. Losses in the dollar accelerated as the chances for a Fed rate cut later this month increased after the Jul JOLTS job openings fell more than expected to...

Fortune

The canary in the coal mine is singing as global bond selloff raises national debt concerns

Global bond yields surge toward multi-decade highs as U.S., U.K., and French debt concerns mount, while gold hits a record $3,537 amid investor flight.

Benzinga

Gold Touches New All-Time High Amid Rising Central Bank Demand, Escalating Trump-Federal Reserve Tensions

Spot gold prices touched a new all-time high on Tuesday, at $3,546.99 per ounce, surging past its prior record high of $3,500 in April this year. Other precious metals such as silver and platinum have surged in recent weeks, trading at $40.72 and $1,397 per ounce, respectively.

Benzinga

Lisa Cook Pushes Back Against Trump's Firing Attempt: Fed Governor Says Mortgage Inconsistencies Were 'Known' By White House

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Tuesday pushed back against President Donald Trump's effort to remove her from office, arguing in a court filing that the mortgage-related allegations at the center of the controversy were already disclosed during her confirmation process.

International Business Times

Economists Back Fed Governor Cook As Trump Attempts Ouster

Nearly 600 economists have signed an open letter expressing support for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and US central bank independence, as Cook battles President Donald Trump's attempt to fire her.

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Dollar and Gold Rally as Stocks Slump

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.63%. Tuesday’s weakness in stocks boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, higher T-note yields on Tuesday strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials and were supportive of the dollar. In addition, Tuesday’s slump in the yen to a 1-month low on...

The Independent UK

Hundreds of economists sign open letter backing embattled Fed Governor Lisa Cook after Trump attacks

Notable and experienced economists warn elected officials that attacks on the Fed ‘undermine’ public confidence

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