38 h. ago Fed’s Independence in Jeopardy Despite Latest Lisa Cook Victory

A Supreme Court order keeping Lisa Cook on the Federal Reserve Board for now is “a time to exhale but not breathe easy,” one expert said.

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8 d. ago Top Economic Leaders Warn Supreme Court to Allow Lisa Cook to Remain at Fed, for Now

In a brief filed with the court, former Fed chairs and U.S. Treasury secretaries cautioned of erosion in public confidence in the Fed’s independence.

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2 w. ago Legal scholar talks about the Supreme Court's efforts to keep the Fed independent

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with legal scholar John Yoo about the Supreme Court's efforts to maintain the independence of the Federal Reserve Board.

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2 w. ago Breitbart Business Digest: Why the Supreme Court Will Likely Reverse the Lisa Cook Decision

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals handed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook a temporary victory against President Trump. Here's why the Supreme Court will likely reverse this. The post Breitbart Business Digest: Why the Supreme Court Will Likely Reverse the Lisa Cook Decision appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago The importance of preserving the independence of the U.S. Federal Reserve

The importance of preserving the independence of the U.S. Federal Reserve  Johns Hopkins University

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2 w. ago Who is Fed nominee Stephen Miran, and why is he so controversial?

Stephen Miran, who has served in both Trump administrations, said he will not resign from the White House if confirmed to the Federal Reserve Board, further stoking concerns about its independence.

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2 w. ago The Fed Tried to Avoid a Fight With Trump. It Got One Anyway.

The central bank’s cautious approach to defending itself against President Trump is drawing scrutiny as the institution’s independence comes under threat.

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2 w. ago Fed faces key week of decisions with membership, political independence in doubt

Fed faces key week of decisions with membership, political independence in doubt  Reuters

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3 w. ago Federal judge blocks Trump from firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook, for now

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.

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4 w. ago Senators grill Trump's nominee for Fed amid alarms over central bank independence

White House economist Stephen Miran was quizzed by senators about whether he could make decisions independently of President Trump, if he's confirmed to a seat on the Federal Reserve's governing board.

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4 w. ago Top Chicago officials demand crime crackdown as mayor fights Trump over looming takeover: '100% need help'

Independent and Democratic aldermen in Chicago express mixed views on federal crime intervention as city leaders clash over law enforcement strategies.

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4 w. ago Sen. Warren says banking panel should focus on Trump's attacks on Fed independence

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, about Stephen Miran's nomination to the Fed and the central bank's independence.

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4 w. ago Sen. Warren wants banking panel to focus on Trump's attacks on Fed independence

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, top ranking Democrat on the Senate banking committee, to talk about Stephen Miran and Fed independence.

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