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Appeals Court Keeps Lisa Cook on Fed Board Before Rate Vote

The majority faulted the lack of due process, prompting the White House to prepare a Supreme Court appeal.

Overview

  • In a 2-1 ruling, the D.C. Circuit left a lower-court injunction in place so Cook remains a governor during the Sept. 16–17 policy meeting.
  • Judges Bradley Garcia and J. Michelle Childs said the administration provided no notice or chance to respond; Judge Gregory Katsas dissented.
  • U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb previously reinstated Cook after Trump moved to fire her for alleged pre-appointment mortgage misconduct, which Cook denies.
  • The White House maintains the president lawfully removed her for cause and said it will seek Supreme Court intervention.
  • Separately, the Senate confirmed White House economist Stephen Miran 48–47, and he was sworn in to join the board as the meeting opened.