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- 'This ruling is not the final word:' Trump appeals order blocking him from firing Fed governor Cook — Fox Business
- Prince Harry Reunites With King Charles for First Time in Over a Year — nyt News
- Cracker Barrel returning to handmade biscuits, latest in series of changes after customers speak out — Fox Business
'This ruling is not the final word:' Trump appeals order blocking him from firing Fed governor Cook
Source: Fox Business • Published: 9/10/2025, 11:59:16 PM
President Donald Trump on Wednesday appealed a federal judge's order blocking him from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the latest twist in a high-stakes lawsuit that could be headed to the Supreme Court.
The notice of the appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit was brief. The administration's next steps could include seeking an emergency pause to Cobb's order while the lawsuit proceeds.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, White House spokesperson Kush Desai defended Trump's decision, saying the president "lawfully removed Lisa Cook for cause due to credible allegations of mortgage fraud from her highly sensitive position overseeing financial institutions on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors."
Lisa Cook, governor of the U.S. Federal Reserve, speaks during a Fed Listens event in Washington, D.C., on Friday, March 22, 2024. (Al Drago/Bloomberg/Getty Images / Getty Images)
"This ruling is not the final word," Desai said, adding that the Trump administration will continue to restore accountability and public trust at the Fed.
Cook's lawyers did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. The Federal Reserve declined to comment.
Trump's appeal comes one day after U.S. District Court Judge Jia Cobb temporarily blocked Cook's firing, allowing her to continue in her current role for now. Cobb found in her order that Cook's termination likely violated the Federal Reserve Act, which does not permit at-will firings.
A side by side image of President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook (Andrew Harnik/Al Drago/Getty Images / Getty Images)
The "best reading" of the law implies that "the bases for removal of a member of the Board of Governors is limited to grounds concerning a Governor's behavior in office and whether they have been faithfully and effectively executing their statutory duties," Cobb wrote.
The judge said Trump likely violated Cook's due process rights and that the Federal Reserve statute does not account for conduct that occurred before a governor took office, like the mortgage fraud alleged against Cook.
The allegations originated with Bill Pulte, a Trump appointee to the federal agency that regulates Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Pulte tied Cook to the three properties in two separate referrals to the Justice Department.
Trump seized on those allegations and ousted Cook on Aug. 25, which prompted her to sue him in federal court three days later. Her lawsuit named as defendants Trump, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve Jerome Powell speaks with Lisa Cook, member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, at the Federal Reserve Board building in Washington, D.C., on June 25, 2025. (Saul Loeb/AFP//Getty Images / Getty Images)
Cook's attorneys argued that Trump's move to fire her was unlawful and undermined the Federal Reserve's independence. The suit, which was filed on Aug. 28, does not address the allegations that Cook listed multiple houses as a primary residence on mortgage filings.
The trio of mortgage loans were issued in 2021 and before Cook was nominated as a Federal Reserve governor by former President Joe Biden.
The Justice Department opened a criminal investigation on Sept. 4 into Cook over allegations of mortgage application fraud. The probe could further complicate Cook's fight to stay in her role on the Fed board, the panel of central bankers tasked with guiding the nation's monetary policy.
Her lawyer, Abbe Lowell, wrote in a filing on Sept. 2 that she "did not ever commit mortgage fraud."
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Prince Harry Reunites With King Charles for First Time in Over a Year
Source: nyt News • Published: 9/10/2025, 11:54:31 PM
Prince Harry met with his father, King Charles III, in London on Wednesday, in what appeared to be the first step toward healing a rift that has sundered the British royal family since the prince and his American-born wife, Meghan, withdrew from royal duties and moved to the United States in 2020.
A car carrying Harry, 40, was seen entering Clarence House, the king's London residence, at 5:20 p.m. on a rainswept afternoon. Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, had been staying at Balmoral Castle in Scotland earlier in the week, but returned to London, where the king also presided over an investiture ceremony at Clarence House on Wednesday, according to Buckingham Palace.
Harry's office did not immediately comment on the meeting, the possibility of which had tantalized royal watchers since the prince arrived in Britain for a four-day visit on Monday.
But a palace official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said father and son had shared a private tea at Clarence House. The BBC reported that the session had lasted 55 minutes, somewhat longer than the 30 minutes that Harry spent with Charles in February 2024.
The king also attended a meeting on Wednesday of his privy council, a group of advisers to the monarch, and granted an audience to the premier of the state of South Australia, Peter Malinauskas. Charles and Camilla plan to return to Scotland on Thursday, the official said.
The king's busy schedule appeared calculated to show that he had not made the trip from Scotland solely to see Harry. Charles bestowed an honor, Member of the Order of the British Empire, on Manfred Goldberg, a German-born British survivor of the Holocaust who has been prominent in Holocaust education and remembrance.
Last May, Harry expressed hopes for a reconciliation with his father, whom he has not seen for 17 months, since shortly after Charles, 76, was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer. In an emotional interview with the BBC, Harry said, "I don't know how much longer my dad has."
The atmospherics for a reconciliation seemed poor: The palace was annoyed that Harry had raised doubts about the king's prognosis. Palace officials insist he is improving, though he still receives weekly cancer treatment.
Harry also antagonized his father by suggesting that Charles should have intervened in his lawsuit against Britain's Home Office for withdrawing automatic police protection for him and his family after he and Meghan left Britain. A high court in London ruled against Harry, and he lost an appeal in May.
Harry has had a packed schedule of meetings and events involving various charities and philanthropies this week. But the latter part of his itinerary in London left room for a meeting with Charles. There was no indication that Harry has meet with his older brother, Prince William, from whom he is also estranged.
Some royal commentators had noted that the family quarrel, if left unresolved, could undermine the public's idea of what the monarchy stands for. After Harry's public plea for a reconciliation, Peter Hunt, a former royal correspondent at the BBC, told The New York Times that the king "represents an institution that is about family, unity and fostering forgiveness. His role is to bring people together."
Mark Landler is the London bureau chief of The Times, covering the United Kingdom, as well as American foreign policy in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. He has been a journalist for more than three decades.
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Cracker Barrel returning to handmade biscuits, latest in series of changes after customers speak out
Source: Fox Business • Published: 9/10/2025, 11:51:47 PM
FIRST ON FOX: Cracker Barrel is highlighting a series of changes the restaurant chain has implemented in the wake of aggressive backlash from customers in recent weeks, ranging from a throwback in biscuit preparation to the elimination of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs.
Cracker Barrel is poised to announce the return of handmade biscuits Wednesday, saying they will be "rolled by hand and baked fresh throughout the day."
"Cracker Barrel was built on biscuits, so when you told us our biscuits weren't the same anymore, we took it to heart," the company will say on social media Wednesday. "We aim to serve up the best food possible, starting with our biscuits. From now on, our biscuits will be even better than you remember. Rolled by hand and baked fresh throughout the day. Come share a basket with us today, we'll save you a seat."
The company says it has also walked back policies relating to various social justice issues, both in events the company sponsors and in its hiring practices.
Cracker Barrel is highlighting changes to the company's business and hiring practices in the wake of backlash over its ill-fated logo change last month. (Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images / Getty Images)
"The company does not have DEI team-member positions or DEI quotas/requirements. It hires, promotes, and rewards individuals based only on skills and performance—full stop," a company spokesperson told FOX Business. "It does not treat employees or guests differently based on race or any other protected class."
Cracker Barrel also says it will no longer sponsor events that do not directly relate to business needs, including Pride events.
The company also highlighted that its employee benefits programs have never covered sex reassignment or "any affiliated care."
The news comes just days after Cracker Barrel announced it was also walking back plans for restaurant remodels after receiving more backlash.
"We have heard our guests, and we are continuing to listen. We are focused on the kitchen and our guests' plates and serving up generous portions of craveable food with Cracker Barrel's warm country hospitality," a Cracker Barrel spokesperson said previously.
"You've shared your voices in recent weeks not just on our logo, but also on our restaurants. We're continuing to listen. Today, we're suspending our remodels. If your restaurant hasn't been remodeled, you don't need to worry, it won't be," the company said in a statement posted to its website.
Cracker Barrel walked back plans to start remodeling its store layout earlier this week. (Zak Bennett for Fox News Digital / Fox News)
Cracker Barrel said only four of its 660 locations have been remodeled and pledged that the project will not continue. The remodels dropped the Americana décor the chain is known for, in favor of a more minimalist, modern look. The company said it will continue to invest in restaurant quality, putting a bigger focus on "the kitchen and on your plate."
The parade of changes follows a firestorm over Cracker Barrel's attempt to rebrand its iconic logo, removing "The Old Timer" — an image of an old man leaning over a barrel — and replacing it with a sleek rendering of the company's name over a yellow barrel shape. Thousands of fans voiced dismay at the new logo.
Tennessee customers weigh in on Cracker Barrel's return to the 'Old Timer' logo
Hometown customers in Lebanon, Tennessee, share their thoughts on Cracker Barrel scrapping its newly unveiled text-only logo to keep its long-standing "Old Timer."
It did not take long for the company to abandon the logo change and release a statement reassuring customers.
"The vintage Americana you love will always be here – the rocking chairs on the porch, our fireplaces and peg games, unique treasures in our gift shop and antiques pulled straight from our warehouse in Lebanon, Tennessee. We want you to have a warm, welcoming space for friends and family to gather and enjoy our craveable food and country hospitality," the company said.
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