Policy · 10/9/2026
Trump Announces Committee to Investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Trump is pursuing a new review of allegations against Lisa Cook, with a White House hearing scheduled for 5 November.
Why it matters
The move renews Trump's effort to remove Cook after the Supreme Court ruled in June that her earlier firing was unconstitutional.
- ★The committee will investigate allegations that Cook committed mortgage fraud.
- ★It will consult Justice Department officials on whether grounds exist for her removal.
- ★The hearing will be closed to the public, but its transcript will be published; Cook may submit written evidence.