The Trump administration is exploring new ways to remove the Fed governor after the Supreme Court blocked its first attempt in a landmark 5-4 ruling. The Trump administration has told Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook that it is considering removing her from the central bank’s board, even after the Supreme Court blocked an earlier attempt to oust her. That effort was blocked by a 5-4 Supreme Court ruling on June 29, 2026, which kept Cook in her seat while litigation continues. The Supreme Court’s ruling, while protecting her specifically, also signaled openness to expanded presidential authority over other independent agencies. If the White House finds a procedural path the courts accept, the precedent wouldn’t just affect one governor.