Fed's Lisa Cook pushes back on Trump firing threat, says she "never committed mortgage fraud" — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-s-lisa-cook-pushes-back-on-trump-firing-threat-says-she-never-committed-mortgage-fraudContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Fed's Lisa Cook pushes back on Trump firing threathttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-s-lisa-cook-pushes-back-on-trump-firing-threat-says-she-never-committed-mortgage-fraudhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-s-lisa-cook-pushes-back-on-trump-firing-threat-says-she-never-committed-mortgage-fraud#u51772Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:51:57 +0000Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is pushing back against a threat from former President Donald Trump to fire her, saying she 'never committed mortgage fraud'. Cook's lawyer has also fired back at Trump, arguing there is no legitimate basis for her removal. The development is the latest in a saga that has raised concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve's independence is a cornerstone of the US monetary system, and any attempts to politicize the institution could have significant implications for the economy. Cook was appointe