Central BanksMedium•9 October 2026•
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White House Schedules Hearing to Probe Allegations Against Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Key Facts

1A hearing is scheduled for November 5 to examine mortgage allegations against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.
2The move comes as part of a renewed effort by President Trump to remove Lisa Cook from her position.

The White House has scheduled a hearing for November 5 to investigate mortgage-related allegations against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Barron's reported that the move is part of a renewed effort by President Trump to remove Cook from her position at the central bank.

The administration intends to use these allegations as the basis for a formal hearing regarding Cook's tenure on the Board of Governors. This development represents direct political pressure on Federal Reserve independence, which may impact monetary policy stability and market sentiment.