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New to the Fed, Miran Defends Calls for Sharper Reduction in Interest Rates

In his first comments since joining the Federal Reserve Board, Stephen Miran sought to emphasize his independence from the White House.

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Stephen Miran at his nomination hearing to be a Federal Reserve governor on Sept. 4.
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Appeals Court Says Lisa Cook Can Remain on Fed Board

The decision came the day before the Federal Reserve begins a two-day meeting at which policymakers are expected to cut interest rates.

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President Trump has tried to oust Lisa Cook from her role as a Federal Reserve governor over allegations of mortgage fraud, even though she hasn’t been charged with a crime.
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Trump Administration to Appeal Ruling That Allows Lisa Cook to Remain at Fed

The administration contested a preliminary injunction, issued late Tuesday, that temporarily blocked President Trump from firing her.

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Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, during a board meeting in June.
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