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Trump forms committee to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook
President Trump set up a White House committee to investigate allegations that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook made false statements on mortgage applications, his latest effort to remove her. The Supreme Court blocked an earlier attempt to fire her in June. Cook denies committing mortgage fraud.
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How each side sees it
The White House saysIt alleges Cook made false statements on mortgage applications and says the committee will recommend whether there is cause to remove her.
Cook's side saysCook denies committing mortgage fraud; her attorney says a home designation on one application was an inadvertent mistake.
Sources
- Fox News: Trump sets up committee to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook
- ABC News: Trump announces committee to investigate the Fed's Lisa Cook
- AP News Summary, Oct. 9 (via Walla Walla Union-Bulletin)
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