A federal court has ruled that embattled Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook can remain in her position while she fights President Donald Trump’s efforts to fire her. The ruling, which will almost certainly be appealed, is a blow to the Trump administration’s efforts to assert more control over the traditionally independent Fed, which sets short-term interest rates to achieve its congressionally mandated goals of stable prices and maximum employment. Congress has also sought to insulate the Fed from day-to-day politics. MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/nation-world/lisa-cook-can-remain-fed-governor-while-fighting-trumps-attempt-to-fire-her/507-48462ad7-8ad5-48e1-883f-13215ddbe47f