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Trump Signs Memo Creating Committee to Investigate Lisa Cook

By Drooid · Oct 9, 2026, 6:33 PM UTC · How we work

Center

Closed Public Inquiry

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Friday creating a committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, with a Nov. 5 White House hearing.
The center notes the inquiry will be closed to the public, with a transcript released afterward.
Kevin Hassett, Keith Sonderling and Andrea Lucas were named as the three committee members.
The Supreme Court’s June ruling let Cook stay but required notice and a defense opportunity.

Right

Renewed Ouster Push

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Friday creating a committee to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook, with a House hearing set for Nov 5.
The memorandum signals Trump’s renewed push to oust Cook after his Aug 25, 2025 attempt to fire her over disputed mortgage-fraud claims.
Kevin Hassett, Keith Sonderling and Andrea Lucas were named as committee members.
Cook’s lawyers doubt the hearing’s legitimacy but will cooperate to clear her name.

Blindspot

The Supreme Court’s June ruling let Fed Governor Lisa Cook remain in office but required that any removal provide proper notice and an opportunity for her to defend herself.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Right-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

In 1935, the Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling in Humphrey’s Executor v. United States limited presidential removal of independent-agency officials, mandating due process. Chief Justice Hugo Black emphasized that Federal Trade Commission commissioners could be dismissed only for cause, a protection covering the agency’s nine members. President Donald Trump’s memo to form a panel probing Fed Governor Lisa Cook echoes clash, citing ruling and naming Kevin Hassett, Keith Sonderling, Andrea Lucas. The 1935 precedent indicates courts will likely scrutinize any effort to remove Cook, reinforcing judicial safeguards for agency independence.

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Closed Public Inquiry

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Friday creating a committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, with a Nov. 5 White House hearing.
The center notes the inquiry will be closed to the public, with a transcript released afterward.
Kevin Hassett, Keith Sonderling and Andrea Lucas were named as the three committee members.
The Supreme Court’s June ruling let Cook stay but required notice and a defense opportunity.

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