Trump appoints committee to revive quest to remove Lisa Cook from Fed board

By: Jacob Fischler

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 491

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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President Donald Trump has formed a White House committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, escalating even further a lengthy feud with the Federal Reserve Board member.

The three-member committee will seek evidence that Cook made false statements in obtaining a mortgage and will hold a closed-door hearing at the White House on Nov. 5, two days after the midterm elections, according to a presidential memorandum. The memorandum is dated Oct. 7 but was …

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