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Trump has accused Fed Governor Lisa Cook of mortgage fraud. Here’s what we know
The Trump administration has accused Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook of mortgage fraud, a federal crime. But there’s still a lot we don’t know.
Lisa Cook, Who Broke Ground at the Fed, Faces Attack by Trump
The first Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve board, Ms. Cook has long been a pathbreaker in a field dominated by white men.
Here's what current and former Fed officials are saying about Lisa Cook investigation
Multiple current and former Fed officials are speaking up as Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook faces attacks from the Trump administration.
Trump Calls for Fed Gov. Lisa Cook to Resign-Here's What You Need to Know
Trump on Wednesday called for economist Lisa Cook to resign from the Fed Board of Governors over allegations of mortgage fraud.
Trump threatens to fire Fed Governor Cook if she doesn't resign
President Donald Trump threatened to fire Governor Lisa Cook if she doesn't resign amid a DOJ investigation into allegations Cook committed mortgage fraud.
Trump administration lodges allegations of mortgage fraud against Federal Reserve's Lisa Cook
Fed governor Lisa D. Cook is being accused of mortgage fraud by Bill Pulte, who serves as Trump’s director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
Trump Calls for Fed Gov. Lisa Cook To Resign Over Allegations of Mortgage Fraud
Trump on Wednesday called for economist Lisa Cook to resign from the Fed Board of Governors over allegations of mortgage fraud.
Trump says he'll fire Fed's Cook if she doesn't resign over mortgage questions
WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he would fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook if she doesn't resign, intensifying his effort to gain influence over the U.S. central bank. "I'll fire her if she doesn't resign," Trump told reporters during a visit to a Washington museum focused on the White House.
Trump threatens to fire Fed Governor Cook if she doesn't quit
President Donald Trump said Friday that he will fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook if she doesn't resign following accusations of financial misdoings.
Trump says he will fire Fed governor Lisa Cook if she doesn't resign
Former Michigan State economist Lisa Cook came under continued fire from President Trump but it's unclear he can fire her despite his words.
Trump calls on Fed Governor Cook to resign over mortgage allegations
President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resign on the basis of allegations made by one of his political allies about mortgages she holds in Michigan and Georgia,

Justice Department signals probe of Fed Governor Lisa Cook, as housing official says a third property is now under scrutiny

A Justice Department official is set to probe Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook after she was accused by a member of ...

U.S. DOJ to probe Fed's Cook, urging removal, according to media reports

A letter to the Fed chair from Justice Department official Ed Martin said Cook’s case 'requires further examination,' ...