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US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook fights back Donald Trump's move to fire her US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook fights back Donald Trump's move to fire her © AFP

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Issued on: 26/08/2025 - 11:51

President Donald Trump said Monday night that he's firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, an unprecedented move that would constitute a sharp escalation in his battle to exert greater control over what has long been considered an institution independent from day-to-day politics. Story by Caroline Baum.

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