President Donald Trump has set up a committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over allegations she made false statements on mortgage documents, the same accusations Trump has cited for over a year in a bid to remove her from office.Trump attempted to remove Cook in August 2025, triggering a lengthy legal battle that culminated in the Supreme Court blocking her firing in June 2026. In a 5-4 ruling, the court ruled she had not been given adequate time to respond to the allegations against her.This newly-formed committee appears to be the process the White House has settled on t...
Trump sets up committee to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations
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Oct 9, 2026 • 1 week ago
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