Trump mounts new effort to oust Lisa Cook from Fed board after Supreme Court ruling

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date Aug. 7, 2026, 3 p.m.
Last Updated Aug. 7, 2026, 3 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/lisa-cook-trump-fed-board-firing/

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_Washington —_ The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her from her post because of allegations of mortgage fraud, according to a letter to Cook that was obtained by CBS News. The move comes after the Sup...