Trump Tries Firing Fed: Court Hits 'Nope', Election Chaos Ensues

In a move as subtle as a sledgehammer, President Trump attempted to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook right before a critical interest rate vote. Luckily, a federal appeals court stepped in like the world’s most inconvenient referee and slammed the brakes on that plan. The timing was impeccable—right before the Fed was about to tweak rates that affect your mortgage, credit card, and probably your grocery bill. Lisa Cook, who’s now officially ‘too hot to fire’, must be thrilled to have a legal shield at a time when Fed drama doubles as political theater. Who knew central banking was this much fun?

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Source: Feeds | Published: 9/16/2025 | Author: Scott Horsley