US Justice Department launches criminal mortgage fraud probe into Fed Governor Cook

What’s Going On With the Lisa Cook–Donald Trump–Federal Reserve Drama?

The Justice Department has reportedly opened a criminal investigation into Cook, the Federal Reserve governor the president is trying to fire.

DOJ probing mortgage fraud claims against Fed governor Lisa Cook, AP source says

News of the investigation comes amid a high-stakes legal fight over President Donald Trump’s removal last month of Cook, an action she says is being undertaken so that he can seize control of the independent central bank.

Justice Department takes new steps in Lisa Cook investigation

The Justice Department has taken new steps in the investigation into Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, a person familiar with the matter told NBC News.

Fed governor Lisa Cook’s lawyer slams DOJ over reports of criminal probe

Trump attempted to fire Cook late last month amid his ongoing battle to rein in the Federal Reserve’s independence from the White House.

US opens criminal mortgage fraud probe into Fed governor Lisa Cook

Cook is accused of listing multiple properties as primary residences and the probe sets stage for legal battle over executive power and central bank’s independence

DOJ Opens Case Against Lisa Cook

The Department of Justice has launched a criminal probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations. The investigation comes days after Cook filed a lawsuit against President Trump’s move to remove her from the position. In recent weeks, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte has also issued two criminal referrals for Cook. Officials familiar with the probe told The Wall Street Journal that subpoenas ha…