Trump renews push to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Trump is once again threatening to fire Cook over unproven allegations of mortgage fraud after an earlier effort to remove Cook was struck down by the Supreme Court.

The high court blocked Trump from immediately firing Cook in June after the White House accused her of mortgage fraud, which Cook has denied.

White House continues to target Cook despite decision from justices that upheld Federal Reserve’s independence Donald Trump is attempting once again to oust US Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud, despite a recent US supreme court decision that upheld the central bank’s independence. C

Trump administration moves ahead with efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook

Trump administration moves ahead with efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook  AP News

The Trump administration has launched a new effort to remove Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook, notifying her that President Trump is considering her removal and giving her 21 days to respond to mortgage fraud allegations in a letter obtained by Axios. Why it matters: The Supreme Court this year blocked Trump's first atte

Move comes after Supreme Court ruled in June that policymaker could remain in her position while case is resolved

The Trump administration, rebuffed by the Supreme Court in its first attempt to fire Lisa D. Cook, sent the Federal Reserve governor a letter saying it was “considering” removing her from the job.

Donald Trump is renewing his efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook after the US Supreme Court previously blocked him from dismissing her.

President Trump is moving forward with his attempt to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve over unproven allegations of mortgage fraud, sources say.