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10 hours ago

Trump Can't Even Weaponize DOJ Competently - emptywheel

ABC, which was the first to report on the firing, confirms that Seibert received notice that Trump wanted to fire him on Thursday, which presumably is how both ABC and NBC reported he was expected to be fired in advance of that happening. Siebert was notified of the president's intention to fire him Thursday, sources said, and Trump said Friday afternoon in the Oval Office that he wanted Siebert "out" of his position.
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3 weeks ago
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Fed Governor Lisa Cook's Lawsuit Against Trump Drops, Setting Up Major Legal Battle

Fed Governor Lisa Cook sued President Trump, the Fed Board, and Jerome Powell after Trump fired her amid mortgage-fraud allegations; Cook denies wrongdoing.
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3 weeks ago
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Worthless!' MSNBC Guest Rips Up Trump's Letter Firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook in Protest

President Trump fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook; MSNBC guest Norm Eisen tore up the dismissal letter on air, calling the firing unconstitutional.
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