11 h. ago Justice Dept. Accuses California Utility of Negligence in Deadly Eaton Fire

Federal prosecutors say the January blaze that swept through Altadena, as well as another fire in 2022, were sparked by faulty equipment.

Events

12 h. ago Justice Dept. Opens Criminal Inquiry Into Lisa Cook, Elevating Trump’s Claims

The move was instigated by Ed Martin, a Trump loyalist who has said it is legitimate for officials to publicly air criminal investigations into people targeted by the president.

Politics

13 h. ago Justice Department Issues Subpoenas in Criminal Investigation of Lisa Cook's Alleged Mortgage Fraud

The Justice Department issued subpoenas and opened a criminal inquiry into allegations that fired Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook has committed mortgage fraud, according to a Thursday report. The post Justice Department Issues Subpoenas in Criminal Investigation of Lisa Cook’s Alleged Mortgage Fraud appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

14 h. ago US Justice Department launches fraud probe into Fed Gov Lisa Cook: Report

US Justice Department launches fraud probe into Fed Gov Lisa Cook: Report  Al Jazeera

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36 h. ago Lawsuit Claims Lisa Cook 'Did Not Ever Commit Mortgage Fraud'

Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook's lawyer said that she "did not ever commit mortgage fraud," in a court filing on Tuesday. The post Lawsuit Claims Lisa Cook ‘Did Not Ever Commit Mortgage Fraud’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Society

37 h. ago Nolte: Video Claims Embattled Lisa Cook Renting Out ‘Primary Residence’

Nolte: Keeping track of the “primary residences” of Lisa Cook is even more complicated than keeping track of all the estates owned by socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders. The post Nolte: Video Claims Embattled Lisa Cook Renting Out ‘Primary Residence’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Society

57 h. ago Cook’s Lawyers Fire Back at Trump’s Claim of Vast Powers to Oust Fed Officials

Lisa Cook is seeking a swift ruling on her ability to remain on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors as the case is litigated.

Politics

57 h. ago Obama, Biden Economists Say Lisa Cook Should Stay at Federal Reserve Despite Alleged Mortgage Fraud

Roughly 600 economists, including former Biden and Obama staffers, signed an open letter pushing back on President Donald Trump's move to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook as the Trump administration shared a video about her mortgage fraud. The post Obama, Biden Economists Say Lisa Cook Should Stay at Federal Reserve Despite Alleged Mortgage Fraud appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

3 d. ago Lisa Cook Once Said 'Lack of Diversity' Root of Financial Crisis, Great Recession

Lisa Cook, whom President Donald Trump has sought to fire from her position as Federal Reserve governor over allegations of mortgage fraud, once said that economists could have caught the 2008 financial crisis earlier if they had paid attention to "mortgages that were pitched to African-Americans." The post Lisa Cook Once Said ‘Lack of Diversity’ Root of Financial Crisis, Great Recession appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

3 d. ago Trump faces multiple legal setbacks as federal courts question broad presidential powers

President Trump contends with court battles over Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook's firing and legal challenges to his trade and immigration policies.

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5 d. ago Opinion | Some mortgage fraud is inevitable. But Lisa Cook needs to come clean.

Opinion | Some mortgage fraud is inevitable. But Lisa Cook needs to come clean.  The Washington Post

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6 d. ago An Atlanta condo is at the center of fraud allegations against Fed Governor Lisa Cook

One of the homes at the center of President Trump's allegations that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook committed mortgage fraud is in her home state of Georgia.

Politics

6 d. ago Trump Asserts Expansive Power to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Lawyers for the administration told a court it should be “highly deferential” to the president when it comes to firing a Federal Reserve governor “for cause.”

Politics

6 d. ago Trump Live Updates: Lisa Cook Lawsuit, Kamala Harris Secret Service Protection and More

Trump Live Updates: Lisa Cook Lawsuit, Kamala Harris Secret Service Protection and More  The New York Times

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6 d. ago Emil Bove Continued to Work at Trump’s Justice Dept, Even After Judicial Confirmation

The code of conduct for federal judges does not appear to apply to Mr. Bove, who has yet to be sworn in. But his continued presence at the department has raised eyebrows.

Politics

7 d. ago Breitbart Business Digest: Lisa Cook Makes Her Bid to Cling to the Fed

Lisa Cook, who was confirmed as a Governor of the Federal Reserve in 2022, wants a federal judge to do something no court has attempted in the Fed’s 112-year history: define what “for cause” means when a president tries to fire a Fed governor. The post Breitbart Business Digest: Lisa Cook Makes Her Bid to Cling to the Fed appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Fed governor Lisa Cook sues Trump to block effort to remove her

Fed governor Lisa Cook sues Trump to block effort to remove her  The Washington Post

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7 d. ago Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over his attempt to fire her

Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over his attempt to fire her  BBC

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7 d. ago Fed governor Lisa Cook sues Trump to block effort to remove her from central bank

Fed governor Lisa Cook sues Trump to block effort to remove her from central bank  The Washington Post

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7 d. ago US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over attempt to fire her

US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over attempt to fire her  BBC

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