Fed Governor Lisa Cook defends seat as Trump renews ouster bid

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook defended her role against President Trump’s renewed attempt to remove her, with her lawyer calling mortgage-fraud allegations unfounded; Trump’s push followed a referral alleging she listed two properties as primary residences, though the Supreme Court previously blocked a firing and allowed another challenge. The defense argues the cited acts do not show crime or cause for dismissal and notes Trump’s selective targeting of Cook.