NextFin news, President Donald Trump filed an urgent request with a federal appeals court over the weekend to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook before the Federal Reserve's scheduled vote on interest rates, according to court orders issued in Washington, D.C.
The appeals court panel asked for written arguments from both sides over the weekend, signaling a possible ruling as soon as Sunday evening. The court ordered Cook to respond to Trump's removal request by Saturday at 5 p.m., and the U.S. Justice Department to file any reply by Sunday at 3 p.m.
If the appeals court denies the Justice Department's request, the Trump administration indicated it would likely seek intervention from the U.S. Supreme Court. The administration has requested a ruling by Monday, one day before the Federal Reserve's meeting begins.
Lisa Cook, the Federal Reserve Governor targeted for removal, filed a separate motion asking for an extension until September 18 to respond, but the court's weekend briefing schedule suggests it views a decision before then as necessary.
The legal dispute centers on the Trump administration's effort to oust Cook from the Federal Reserve Board, a move that comes just before a critical interest rate decision by the Fed. The administration argues for her removal, while Cook contests the grounds for dismissal.
The events are unfolding in Washington, D.C., where the federal appeals court is handling the case. The timing of the court's decision is crucial as it could affect the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy meeting.
This information is based on reports from Bloomberg, Reuters, Al Jazeera, and The Washington Post as of this Saturday, September 13, 2025.
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