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Trump ramps up battle to fire Fed’s Lisa Cook. Her lawyers say there’s no basis to remove her.

Trump ramps up battle to fire Fed’s Lisa Cook. Her lawyers say there’s no basis to remove her.
MarketWatch Friday 09 October 2026, 17:50 UTC By Robert Schroeder 1 min read
Key Points

Trump wants the committee to report on whether there are grounds for Cook’s removal from office. She hasn’t been charged with a crime.

Trump wants the committee to report on whether there are grounds for Cook’s removal from office. She hasn’t been charged with a crime. [Image text:] ECONOMIC LUB MIAMI
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