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Supreme Court Sides with Cook, Blocks Trump’s Removal Attempts
10/5/2025
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- The U.S. Supreme Court declined President Trump's request to remove Lisa Cook, scheduling January 2026 oral arguments.
- Trump attempted to fire Cook in August 2025, alleging mortgage fraud related to her property designations.
- Cook denied the allegations, filing a lawsuit claiming Trump lacked for-cause justification.
- Separately, a Puerto Rico judge blocked Trump's attempt to fire the island's Financial Oversight Board.
