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Lawyers for Cook, DOJ trade blows at high-stakes clash over Fed firing

August 29, 2025

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Lawyers for Cook, DOJ trade blows at high-stakes clash over Fed firing

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Ultimately, Cobb said she will need more information before making a decision on the temporary restraining order — and indicated that the case will likely head to the Supreme Court, given its historical nature and the high stakes involved.

She emphasized that the case raises important questions about the balance of power between the executive and judicial branches, as well as the importance of ensuring independence and integrity within the Federal Reserve.

Cobb gave both parties until Tuesday to file any additional briefs before adjourning the hearing, leaving the legal battle over Lisa Cook’s tenure on the Fed board hanging in the balance.

As the case continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how it will impact the future of the Federal Reserve and the broader implications for the balance of power within the government.

Stay tuned for further updates as this historic legal dispute progresses.

Cook’s attorneys are pushing back against accusations made by Pulte, suggesting that the court should not have to define the term “cause” under the Federal Reserve Act. Instead, they argue that the court should focus on whether the allegations against Cook were orchestrated by Trump as a pretext for her removal.

“It’s very difficult to come up with an 11-page definition of what it is,” said Lowell, Cook’s attorney. “It’s far easier to define what it’s not. Whatever it is, it’s not this.”

Breanne Deppisch, a national politics reporter for Fox News Digital, covers the Trump administration with a focus on the Justice Department and FBI.

The dispute between Cook and Pulte continues to unfold, with legal arguments centering around the definition of “cause” and the circumstances surrounding Cook’s removal. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.