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Trump creates investigative committee to target Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook

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President Trump launched an investigative panel to target Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook after failing to dismiss her.

What's new · 19m agoAttorneys representing Lisa Cook expressed grave doubts about the legitimacy of the White House investigation.

President Donald Trump established a White House panel to probe Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook following a failed attempt to dismiss her. The committee will examine mortgage fraud claims and hold a hearing next month. Lawyers representing the central banker have questioned the legitimacy of the inquiry.

The backgroundThe Supreme Court previously rejected an effort by the president to remove the central banker.
The reactionLegal representatives for the governor voiced serious concerns regarding the authority of the panel.

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Why it matters

The Federal Reserve operates independently from the executive branch to manage monetary policy without political interference. Attempts by a president to dismiss central bank officials face strict legal limits designed to protect this independence.

What outlets agree on

President Donald Trump created a White House committee to investigate unverified mortgage fraud claims against Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, with a hearing scheduled for next month.

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