Breaking News · October 9, 2026, 3:21 PM CDT
As reported by The Guardian:
Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is establishing a committee to investigate Lisa Cook, the US Federal Reserve governor, over allegations that she committed mortgage fraud, renewing his efforts to oust her despite a June supreme court ruling that her earlier firing was unconstitutional.
Trump said a committee will consult with justice department officials to decide whether there is “cause” for her removal.
The White House will hold an in-person hearing on 5 November to consider the allegations against Cook, which will be closed to the public but transcribed and published.
Cook will be able to submit a written statement to present her own evidence and will be subject to examination from White House and her own legal counsel.
“As President, it is my job to ensure the laws are faithfully executed, including by firing subordinates who cannot be trusted to tell the truth and follow the law,” Trump said in a statement posted to the White House’s website.
Her legal team has maintained that the White House is “cherrypicking” facts and any claims of fraud are based on unrelated clerical errors.[1]
Video: CBS News, October 9, 2026 — “Trump forms committee to investigate Fed's Lisa Cook”. Matched to this story by shared names and terms in its title; watch the original for full context.
On the record
“As President, it is my job to ensure the laws are faithfully executed, including by firing subordinates who cannot be trusted to tell the truth and follow the law,” Trump said in a statement posted to the White House’s website.[1]
At the hearing itself, Cook will be able to "present argument, written evidence, and written witness statements regarding the evidence and allegations," the White House said.[2]
How 4 outlets are reporting it
- Trump sets up committee to investigate, potentially remove the Fed's Lisa Cook (Politico)
- Trump escalates effort to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook (The Washington Post)
- Trump establishes committee to investigate Fed governor Lisa Cook (The Guardian)
- Trump sets up committee to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations (Yahoo)
What Yahoo reports
President Donald Trump has set up a committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over allegations she made false statements on mortgage documents, the same accusations Trump has cited for over a year in a bid to remove her from office.
Trump attempted to remove Cook in August 2025, triggering a lengthy legal battle that culminated in the Supreme Court blocking her firing in June 2026.
In a 5-4 ruling, the court ruled she had not been given adequate time to respond to the allegations against her.[2]
What is not yet confirmed
- The White House alleged that Cook claimed homes in Atlanta and Michigan as her primary residence on separate mortgage agreements and later rented out the Atlanta property.[2]
What the official record says
Whitehouse says, in its own words:
As soon as practicable after receipt of that statement, the Committee shall submit written findings of fact and conclusions of law to me and shall recommend whether there is cause to remove Governor Cook from her position on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve.[3]
the House site (democrats-waysandmeans) says, in its own words:
Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after President Trump announced he’d create a committee to search for pretext to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook: “The Trump Administration should be focused on bringing diesel back from record highs, lowering prices at the pump and grocery store, and ending their failed war with Iran.[4]
“Fed independence isn’t up for debate, no matter how many tricks Donald Trump tries in an effort to put his thumb on the scale.[4]
the House site (pressley) says, in its own words:
Secretary Bessent must release the report on the impact of Black unemployment, and the Federal Reserve must do its job to maximize employment for all.” Rep.[5]
Pressley vehemently opposed Republican legislation that would strip the Federal Reserve’s mandate for maximum employment, emphasizing the Fed’s essential role in ensuring economic health, community well-being, and personal dignity in work especially under Trump’s unemployment crisis.[5]
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How to Verify This Yourself
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References
- The Guardian. Trump establishes committee to investigate Fed governor Lisa Cook. ↩
- Yahoo. Trump sets up committee to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations. ↩
- Whitehouse. Establishment of a Committee of Inquiry to Investigate Allegations of False Statements by Lisa DeNell Cook – The White House Primary (official source) ↩
- the House site (democrats-waysandmeans). Neal Slams Trump’s Latest Fed Stunt | Ways and Means – Democrats Primary (official source) ↩
- the House site (pressley). BREAKING: Pressley Slams Latest Spike in Black Unemployment, Renews Demand for Federal Action – Ayanna Pressley Primary (official source) ↩
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