Trump schedules White House hearing to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook

By BORSA NewsroomPublished Oct 9, 2026, 11:04 AM EDTUpdated Oct 9, 2026, 11:06 AM EDT

President Trump has formed a committee to evaluate mortgage-fraud allegations against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and scheduled an in-person White House hearing for November 5. The panel will recommend whether to remove her. Cook's lawyers questioned the process's legitimacy. The move escalates Trump's push for influence over the independent central bank.

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WHAT WE KNOW

Trump formed a committee to investigate mortgage-fraud allegations against Fed Governor Lisa Cook.
An in-person White House hearing is scheduled for November 5.
The committee includes Kevin Hassett, EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas, and acting OGE Director Keith Sonderling.
The hearing will be closed to the public but transcribed, lasting no longer than 4 hours.
Cook's lawyers contacted the White House to evaluate the process and expressed doubt about its legitimacy.
The Supreme Court earlier ruled Cook could not be fired without procedural protections; the case is pending in district court.

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