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Oct 9, 2026

Trump forms committee to investigate Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook

President Trump signed an order establishing a committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations, directing her to appear at a White House hearing on November 5.

Oct 9, 20263 sources

Top claims

▪In August 2026, a White House official sent a letter to Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook formally notifying her that President Donald Trump was considering removing her
▪In June 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook could remain in her job because President Donald Trump failed to provide her an opportunity to defend herself, without permanently blocking her removal
▪President Donald Trump's move to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has reignited concerns over the political independence of the U.S. central bank to set interest rates free from political pressure

People involved

Donald Trump

Subtopics

Federal Reserve1 Federal Reserve investigation1 Financial regulation1 Lisa Cook1 Trump administration1 U.S. domestic politics1

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