2 h. ago Supreme Court Hearing Reveals Unease Over Threats to Fed Independence

As the justices weighed the consequences of allowing President Trump to fire a Federal Reserve official, the president reprised his pressure campaign on the central bank.

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3 h. ago Barron Trump reportedly saved woman's life after witnessing violent assault on FaceTime call

Barron Trump allegedly helped save a woman's life by calling UK police after witnessing her brutal assault during a FaceTime call, London court hears.

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5 h. ago 4 Takeaways from Supreme Court Hearing on Trump’s Firing of Lisa Cook

The justices were alert to the central bank’s crucial role and wary of issuing a broad ruling based on rushed briefing and incomplete information.

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5 h. ago Supreme Court appears ready to keep Lisa Cook on Federal Reserve board despite Trump efforts to fire her

Supreme Court appeared ready to deal Trump a major setback as justices showed strong support for keeping Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in her position.

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5 h. ago 4 Takeaways from Supreme Court Hearing on Trump’s Firing of Fed Official

The justices were alert to the central bank’s crucial role and wary of issuing a broad ruling based on rushed briefing and incomplete information.

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7 h. ago SCOTUS sharply critical of Trump moves on Fed, likely to keep Cook on job for now

As President Trump mounts a campaign to control the Federal Reserve, the Supreme Court is considering his ability to remove a member of the Fed's governing board.

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7 h. ago Kavanaugh warns Trump case could 'shatter' Federal Reserve independence in Supreme Court hearing

Supreme Court weighs whether Trump has broad authority to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, who Trump alleges committed mortgage fraud but hasn't been charged.

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8 h. ago Supreme Court appears wary of allowing Trump to fire Fed's Cook in closely watched case

The administration wants the authority to fire Lisa Cook, a Fed governor. Experts say that would undermine the independence of the central bank.

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8 h. ago Supreme Court appears wary of allowing Trump to fire Federal Reserve's Cook

The Trump administration wants the authority to fire Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor. Experts say that would undermine the independence of the central bank.

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8 h. ago Supreme Court doubtful of Trump claim he can fire Fed governors by fiat

The Trump administration wants the authority to fire Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor. Experts say that would undermine the independence of the central bank.

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10 h. ago Who is Lisa Cook? The Fed governor at the center of Trump’s Supreme Court fight

Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve as a Federal Reserve governor, is at the center of a Supreme Court fight over President Trump’s attempt to fire her.

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16 h. ago It's showdown time for the Fed's independence at the Supreme Court

At issue are President Trump's efforts to break with 112 years of law and precedent by firing Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve's governing board.

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16 h. ago Texas and Louisiana return to court to get Ten Commandments displayed in schools

A federal appeals court heard arguments Tuesday about whether the Ten Commandments must be displayed in public school classrooms in Texas and Louisiana.

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17 h. ago Alaska Supreme Court to hear case on whether religious groups can be taxed

Alaska Supreme Court to hear case on whether religious groups can be taxed  alaskawatchman.com

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26 h. ago As Trump pressures Fed, Supreme Court weighs his bid to fire board governor Lisa Cook

As President Trump mounts a campaign to control the Federal Reserve, the Supreme Court is considering his ability to remove a member of the Fed's governing board.

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28 h. ago Trump calls out Supreme Court justices after trans athlete hearing: 'Should lose a lot of credibility'

President Donald Trump said Supreme Court justices supporting transgender athletes in women's sports should 'lose credibility' and calls the issue unfair to women.

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37 h. ago Timothy Busfield details sex life with wife Melissa Gilbert to argue he’s ‘not a threat,’ expert says

Timothy Busfield, accused of child sex abuse, underwent evaluation revealing intimate details about marriage to Melissa Gilbert before court hearing.

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39 h. ago US supreme court to hear challenge to Hawaii’s strict gun law

US supreme court to hear challenge to Hawaii’s strict gun law  The Guardian

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55 h. ago Powell Will Attend Supreme Court Hearing on Lisa Cook’s Lawsuit Against Trump

A lawsuit by the Fed governor Lisa D. Cook has challenged President Trump’s push to fire her.

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55 h. ago Federal Reserve Inquiry Clouds Trump’s Supreme Court Bid to Oust Lisa Cook

The court is set to hear Ms. Cook’s case challenging her firing as the Justice Department investigates Jerome H. Powell, the central bank chair.

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