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Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Oust Fed’s Lisa Cook

6/19/2026

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  • President Donald Trump sought to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve (Fed) Board, a move that courts have blocked pending a Supreme Court decision expected by the end of June.
  • Lisa Cook received over $1.2 million in legal-fee contributions and $160,000 for security from nonprofit groups and private friends.
  • The ethics filing listed $696,346 from State Democracy Defenders Fund, $477,951 from Contina Impact for legal services, and $143,908 for security.