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What to watch as Lisa Cook heads to Supreme Court

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President Trump’s power over the Federal Reserve goes before the Supreme Court Wednesday in a blockbuster review of the central bank governors’ firing protections. As the president wages war against the Fed for not lowering interest rates quicker, Trump has looked to sack Fed governor Lisa Cook by accusing her of mortgage fraud, which she denies. Lower courts sided with Cook.

The justices have punted a decision for months…

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