Trump Announces White House Inquiry Into Fed Governor Cook

NYT Business Friday 09 October 2026, 14:42 UTC By Colby Smith 1 min read

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The announcement is the latest escalation in President Trump’s campaign to remove Lisa D. Cook from her position as a governor at the Federal Reserve.

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