Senate Republicans avoid clash with Trump over Fed firing

Politico.com - For more and to sign up click here Key GOP senators largely shied away from criticizing President Donald Trump’s move to fire Fed Gov. Lisa Cook as they returned from their monthlong August recess on Tuesday, even as they stressed the importance of an independent central bank. “I believe in Fed independence,” said Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee. Pressed…