White House forms panel to probe Fed Governor Lisa Cook

AI-generated briefing · First published 2026-10-09 15:20:41 UTC

President Trump created a committee to investigate mortgage-related allegations against Fed Governor Lisa Cook, with a hearing set for November 5.

The White House announced the formation of a committee to investigate allegations that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook made false statements in one or more mortgage-related documents. The panel includes the president's economic policy assistant, the chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the director of the Office of Government Ethics. [1] [2] [3]

The committee will examine the claims and report to President Trump on whether there is cause to remove Cook, citing the 2026 Supreme Court precedent Trump v. Cook. A hearing is scheduled for November 5 at the White House, lasting no more than four hours. [1]

Sources

1. 白宫宣布成立委员会 调查美联储官员库克涉嫌发表虚假陈述的指控

   Sina Finance · 2026-10-09 14:05:40 UTC · Full text

2. Donald Trump launches committee to investigate Fed governor Lisa Cook

   Financial Times · 2026-10-09 14:10:01 UTC · Summary only

3. Trump Announces White House Inquiry Into Fed Governor Lisa Cook

   NY Times · 2026-10-09 14:56:54 UTC · Summary only

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