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US administration attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor

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The Trump administration has renewed efforts to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position. This follows a June Supreme Court ruling that previously blocked a dismissal attempt on procedural grounds. The Court’s 5-4 decision emphasized that the President must provide notice and an opportunity for the governor to respond to allegations before removal can be attempted, highlighting the Federal Reserve’s status as an independent institution. In August 2026, the White House, via Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino, notified Cook of the administration’s intent to consider her removal. On August 5, the White House sent a formal letter providing Cook with a three-week window to respond to claims that she made false statements regarding her primary residence on mortgage agreements. The administration cited allegations of mortgage fraud, originally raised by Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, claiming Cook improperly listed properties in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Atlanta, Georgia, as primary residences to secure better mortgage terms. The administration argues these alleged financial misconducts constitute “cause” for removal under federal law. On August 26, Cook and her legal ~~team~~ team, including attorneys Abbe Lowell and Norman Eisen, issued a formal ~~response,~~ response arguing there is no legal basis for her removal. Cook denied the charges, stating that any discrepancies in her paperwork were “unintentional errors” and not attempts to deceive lenders, noting that she had referred to one of the ~~fraud allegations have not been proven~~ properties as a vacation home in ~~court.~~ certain documents. Her ~~attorneys, Abbe Lowell and Norman Eisen,~~ counsel characterized the administration's actions as an attempt to force the Federal Reserve to comply with the President's will. While Cook’s counsel continues to challenge the move, the Supreme Court has previously ruled that she may remain in her position while legal proceedings continue.

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