The Latest Breaking News from Lisa Cook

Trump declares war on the Fed, setting up a titanic struggle for world's most important central bank

“President Trump purported to fire me ‘for cause’ when no cause exists under the law, and he has no authority to do so,” Cook said.

Fortune · Aug 26, 2025

Trump Fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook, Cites 'False Statements' On Mortgage Agreements As Reason: 'Deceitful And Potentially Criminal Conduct'

President Donald Trump fired Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, on Monday.

Benzinga · Aug 26, 2025

Trump Moves To Fire A Fed Governor Over Mortgage Fraud Claims

US President Donald Trump moved to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook "effective immediately" on Monday, citing allegations of false statements on her mortgage agreements -- as he expanded pressure on the independent central bank.

International Business Times · Aug 26, 2025

Dollar Follows T-Note Yields Higher

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.16%. The dollar is climbing today due to higher T-note yields. Also, weakness in stocks today has boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Gains in the dollar are limited after the Jul Chicago Fed national activity index fell more than...

Barchart · Aug 25, 2025

The Federal Reserve could start resembling the Supreme Court

Fed governors typically step down before their terms expire, but they may stay on until a president from their political party is in the White House.

Fortune · Aug 24, 2025

‘Pattern of lawfare’: Trump is targeting opponents with mortgage fraud claims

First Letitia James, then Adam Schiff and now president has trained his ire on Lisa Cook, threatening to fire Fed governor

The Guardian - US · Aug 24, 2025

Trump Mocks Biden's Fed Board After Powell's Jackson Hole Speech, Labels Chair 'Too Late,' Puts Red X On Cook As President Teases Top Successor

President Donald Trump escalated his Federal Reserve confrontation Friday, threatening to fire Governor Lisa Cook while mocking Chair Jerome Powell as “Too Late” in a Truth Social post that divided Fed board members into opposing camps.

Benzinga · Aug 23, 2025

Dollar Sinks as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Increase

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.90%. The dollar retreated from a 1.5-week high on Friday and sank to a 3.5-week low on dovish comments from Fed Chair Powell, who said downside risks to employment are rising and the shifting balance of risks may warrant adjusting monetary...

Barchart · Aug 22, 2025

‘Strongest signal yet’: Donald Trump’s latest power play is just another episode of ‘King for a Day’

Unfortunately, not everyone’s impressed by his royal tantrums.

We Got This Covered · Aug 22, 2025

Moments after Jerome Powell’s latest speech, Trump threatens to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook if she doesn’t resign

Two days earlier, the suddenly embattled Fed governor Lisa Cook said she had “no intention of being bullied to step down.”

Fortune · Aug 22, 2025