The administration’s clumsy effort to oust Fed governor Lisa Cook is stymied again.
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Trump in Court
Trump’s increasingly flagrant efforts to govern as an outright dictator leave us heavily reliant on the Supreme Court. But three key cases coming before the Court, beginning with the tariff case to be argued this Wednesday, may not go so well for him.
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The Federal Reserve Is Out of Tricks
Today on TAP: And so is Trump’s maneuver to take over the central bank. Even if he were to succeed, there is no good monetary cure for Trump’s economic carnage.
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The Prospect Weekly Roundup: Alleging Mortgage Fraud While Generating Mortgage Fraud
On our live show, David and writing fellow James Baratta discuss the bid to allow crypto as part of the mortgage underwriting process, and more.
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How John Roberts Can Help Trump Control the Fed
Today on TAP: Trump didn’t give a reason for firing other members of independent agencies. Roberts can say he gave one here.
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Trump Attempts to Take Over Fed
It won’t work, but it sure will rattle the economy.
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The Prospect Weekly Roundup: The D.C. Occupation
On our live show, Ryan Cooper and Robert Kuttner discuss Donald Trump’s deployment of troops in the nation’s capital, and his persecution of critics.
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Trump’s Hit Job Against Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Today on TAP: The real fraud here is the misuse of confidential government data.