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Supreme Court says Fed’s Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings
By Mark Sherman, Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· June 29, 2026
· 6 min read
The Supreme Court on Monday dramatically expanded presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception: the Federal Reserve.The justices allowed Fed governor Lisa Cook to stay in her job while she fights the Repub...
Key takeaway The justices allowed Fed governor Lisa Cook to stay in her job while she fights the Republican president’s effort to fire her over allegations of mortgage fraud, which she has denied.
Why this matters in Sugar Land News
The Supreme Court's decision to uphold President Trump's firings of independent federal agency heads, with the exception of the Federal Reserve, has significant implications for the Houston area. As a major economic hub, Houston is home to numerous businesses and industries that are regulated by these agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The court's ruling gives the president greater control over these agencies, which could lead to changes in regulatory policies that affect local businesses and consumers. In Sugar Land , where many residents commute to Houston for work, the impact of these changes could be felt in the form of new regulations or enforcement actions that affect the local economy. The fact that the court allowed Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to keep her job for now suggests that the nation's central bank will continue to play a crucial role in setting interest rates, which could have a direct impact on the local housing market and economy.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? The Supreme Court on Monday dramatically expanded presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception: the Federal Reserve.The justices allowed Fed governor Lisa Cook to stay in her job while she fights the Repub...
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