The Trump administration is using its tight control over the mortgage giants to continue a vendetta against New York attorney general and other political opponents,…
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The legal battle over the Fed’s independence will drag into next year, with the Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in January on the Trump…
Lower courts have ruled Cook can continue to serve on the central bank’s board while she challenges the Trump adminstration’s move to fire her over…
Trump appointee Stephen Miran confirmed as Fed governor in 48-47 Senate vote, but appeals court upholds ruling that Lisa Cook can stay on board while…
Trump’s move to fire Cook likely violated her right to due process, and “for cause” provision for removal is limited to governor’s behavior in office,…
Cook’s attorneys say she did not commit mortgage fraud and is being targeted by the Trump administration to undermine the Federal Reserve’s independence. Source: Inman…
Last week, Inman staff writers and contributors had governmental and economic shifts on the brain, writing about rates, sales trends and the national debt. Source:…
If bond market investors get cold feet about buying government debt and mortgage-backed securities, that could push long-term interest rates higher, even if the Fed…