Fed Chair Powell on attending Supreme Court's Lisa Cook case hearing

CNBC Television | January 28, 2026 at 08:46 PM UTC
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Key Points

  • Powell attended the Supreme Court hearing on the Lisa Cook case, which he considers 'perhaps the most important legal case in the Fed's 113-year history'.
  • He declined to respond to criticism from other officials, stating it's not appropriate.
  • Powell noted that former Fed Chair Paul Volcker also attended a Supreme Court case in 1985, setting a precedent.

AI Summary

Fed Chair Jerome Powell explained his attendance at the Supreme Court's Lisa Cook case hearing, stating it's 'perhaps the most important legal case in the Fed's 113-year history'. He cited historical precedent for his attendance and declined to respond to criticism from other officials regarding his presence.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Neutral 75%
Consensus Neutral 75%