White House pushes new bid to fire Fed Governor Cook

White House pushes new bid to fire Fed Governor Cook

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The White House moved forward on August 7 with a new attempt to dismiss Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook, despite a Supreme Court ruling that lets her remain in office while her lawsuit proceeds. The administration cited a 2022 mortgage-fraud allegation against Cook, which she has denied, and said it would provide the notice required by the court. On August 5, the White House announced the effort, referencing the same allegation, and the Supreme Court had earlier indicated that the president could act if proper notice was given, while also barring an immediate firing pending the pending litigation.

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August 07, 2026
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Trump administration seeks another attempt to dismiss Fed Governor Lisa Cook amid legal battle
Trump administration seeks another attempt to dismiss Fed Governor Lisa Cook amid legal battle

Fortune • 07 Aug 22:40

The White House is pursuing a new effort to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook, citing a prior mortgage-fraud allegation, while the Supreme Court has indicated the president may proceed if proper notice is given and Cook’s lawsuit continues.

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Trump again seeks dismissal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud
Trump again seeks dismissal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud

NPR • 07 Aug 19:35

President Trump has renewed his attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing unproven mortgage fraud allegations, after the Supreme Court blocked a prior effort.

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Trump administration seeks to dismiss Fed Governor Lisa Cook despite Supreme Court ruling
Trump administration seeks to dismiss Fed Governor Lisa Cook despite Supreme Court ruling

AP News • 07 Aug 18:54

The White House is moving forward with an effort to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook, citing mortgage-fraud allegations that she denies, while a Supreme Court decision allows her to stay pending litigation.

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White House signals renewed attempt to dismiss Fed Governor Lisa Cook
White House signals renewed attempt to dismiss Fed Governor Lisa Cook

CNBC • 07 Aug 17:45

The Trump administration said it is again considering firing Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook, citing alleged false statements on mortgage agreements, despite a Supreme Court ruling that blocked a prior removal attempt.

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Trump initiates new effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
Trump initiates new effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 07 Aug 16:49

The White House has sent a letter to Governor Lisa Cook indicating the president is pursuing her removal from the Federal Reserve Board, citing alleged mortgage-fraud misconduct, despite a Supreme Court decision that limited the president’s authority to fire Fed members without due process.

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Trump moves to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling
Trump moves to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling

Yahoo • 07 Aug 16:45

The White House has issued a notice to Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, giving her three weeks to respond to alleged mortgage fraud, as President Trump seeks to remove her despite a recent Supreme Court decision limiting his authority.

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