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Fed governor Cook again resists dismissal by Trump

Fed governor Cook again resists dismissal by Trump

Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook is challenging President Donald Trump's attempt to remove her from office over allegations of mortgage fraud. Cook's legal counsel maintains that the President lacks the legal authority to dismiss her on these grounds.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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