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White House opens a committee to investigate Lisa Cook, escalating the fight over Fed independence

The White House formally created a committee of inquiry to investigate allegations against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Whatever the legal endgame, the political message is unmistakable: the administration is now testing how far it can push on the central bank without looking like it is simply trying to muscle it around.

Why it matters: fed pressure

First recorded Oct 14, 2026·Meaningfully updated 3 days ago

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