Federal judge blocks Trump from firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook, for now | NYGazet

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook won a round in federal court in her bid to keep her job despite President Trump's effort to fire her.

A federal judge in Washington D.C., temporarily blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook late Tuesday night. The ruling stymies Trump's aggressive effort to exercise more control over the central bank, at least for now. ... [2467 chars]