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Lisa Cook faces November 5 White House hearing over disputed mortgage allegations
Donald Trump has established a White House committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, setting a hearing for November 5, two days after the congressional elections. The action follows a Supreme Court ruling requiring procedural safeguards before removing a central bank governor. Cook denies wrongdoing and is preparing to contest the allegations.
US Supreme Court expands presidential firing power but shields Federal Reserve independence
The Supreme Court put most independent regulators under presidential control but spared the Federal Reserve, creating two systems of agency independence.
Why Trump’s Supreme Court victory could reshape the federal government
Trump’s Supreme Court win over FTC removals could reshape independent agencies, presidential power, regulation and federal oversight.
Why Trump’s firing-power cases could reshape Washington’s independent agencies
Find out how Trump’s firing-power cases could reshape independent agencies, the Federal Reserve and executive authority today!
Wall Street dips — but was it the Fed’s looming rate cut or Trump’s new Fed pick?
U.S. stocks dipped as the Fed meeting began and Stephen Miran was confirmed as governor. Find out how politics, policy, and markets are colliding this week.
Why Trump’s fight to oust Lisa Cook could upend central bank independence before the next Fed vote
Trump’s push to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook before the next rate meeting could redefine presidential power and shake the foundations of monetary policy.
Why gold is steady despite Trump’s Fed pressure and an 85% chance of rate cuts
Gold steadies near $3,342 as investors await Fed signals at Jackson Hole. Find out how Trump’s Fed remarks and policy risks could shape bullion’s next move.
Dollar holds its breath: Powell’s Jackson Hole speech may decide its next big swing
The dollar held steady as political pressure tested Federal Reserve independence ahead of Powell’s Jackson Hole speech. See what markets expect next.
Mortgage fraud or political battle? Why Trump is targeting Fed governor Lisa Cook
Donald Trump’s demand for Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s resignation over mortgage fraud claims raises questions about central bank independence and monetary policy.