https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-latest-effort-to-fire-fed-governor-lisa-cook-underscores-political-motivesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-latest-effort-to-fire-fed-governor-lisa-cook-underscores-political-motiveshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-latest-effort-to-fire-fed-governor-lisa-cook-underscores-political-motives#u128189Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:45:25 +0000President Trump ordered a new investigation and White House hearing regarding Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing allegations of mortgage fraud. Cook's legal representation strongly denounced the effort, questioning the objectivity and fairness of the Trump-appointed panel and calling the proceedings biased. Trump defended the action by labeling Cook an automatic no vote. The confrontation highlights ongoing tensions between the executive branch and independent monetary policy institutions, as the president attempts to remove a sitting central bank official ahead of scheduled heari