31 h. 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

4 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

5 d. ago Warren on if Cook Should Resign if Guilty: 'For Cause Means Job

On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) responded to a question on whether Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook should step down if she is found guilty of mortgage fraud by saying that the allegations The post Warren on if Cook Should Resign if Guilty: ‘For Cause Means Job-Related’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Society

6 d. ago Bessent on Fed Governor Lisa Cook's Alleged Mortgage Fraud: We Haven't Heard Her Say 'I Didn't Do It'

Wednesday on FBN's "Mornings with Maria," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed the Trump administration's firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and its handling of the Federal Reserve in general. The post Bessent on Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s Alleged Mortgage Fraud: We Haven’t Heard Her Say ‘I Didn’t Do It’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

6 d. ago Fed Governor Lisa Cook to Sue Over Firing, Asserting Trump Abused Power

Lawyers for Ms. Cook promised to take legal action one day after the president moved to fire her over allegations of mortgage fraud.

Politics

7 d. ago Trump Fires Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook over Allegations of Mortgage Fraud

President Donald Trump fired Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook on Monday over allegations of mortgage fraud. The post Trump Fires Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook over Allegations of Mortgage Fraud appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

7 d. ago Trump fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for control over central bank

Trump said in a letter posted on his Truth Social platform that he is removing Cook because of allegations that she committed mortgage fraud. The post Trump fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for control over central bank appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

9 d. ago Schiff: John Bolton Probe 'Clearly Retribution' on Trump’s Rivals

Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press," Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) said the FBI raid on the home of former National Security Advisor John Bolton was "clearly retribution." The post Schiff: John Bolton Probe ‘Clearly Retribution’ on Trump’s Rivals appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

1 week ago What to Know About the Fed’s Lisa Cook and Mortgage Fraud Allegations

Trump administration officials have accused the Federal Reserve governor of mortgage fraud and called for her to resign.

Politics

1 week ago Trump: Will Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook If She Does Not Step Down After Allegation of Mortgage Fraud

President Donald Trump on Friday said he will fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook if she does not resign after she was accused of mortgage fraud.  The post Trump: Will Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook If She Does Not Step Down After Allegation of Mortgage Fraud appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Trump Calls on Fed Governor to Resign over Alleged Mortgage Fraud

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resign after officials accused the Fed board member of mortgage fraud. The post Trump Calls on Fed Governor to Resign over Alleged Mortgage Fraud appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

1 week ago New Schiff leak claim from whistleblower echoes years of similar accusations

Sen. Adam Schiff has repeatedly shut down claims he leaked classified information, including in August when the Trump admin released Democratic whistleblower testimony.

Politics

1 week ago Adam Schiff, Facing Criminal Investigation, Forms Legal Defense Fund

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), who abused his positions on the House Intelligence Committee and the January 6 Committee to pursue political foes, has formed a legal defense fund to deal with his own mounting legal woes. The post Adam Schiff, Facing Criminal Investigation, Forms Legal Defense Fund appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

1 week ago Schiff launches legal defense fund in response to claims Trump is 'weaponizing' justice system

California Democrat Sen. Adam Schiff launched a legal defense fund in response to the Trump administration allegedly 'weaponizing the justice process.'

Politics

2 w. ago Schiff: I'm Concerned About How Easily Trump 'Could Be Manipulated by Putin'

Friday on CNN's "The Lead," Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) said he was "concerned" about how easily Russian President Vladimir Putin could manipulate President Donald Trump during their Anchorage, Alaska summit. The post Schiff: I’m Concerned About How Easily Trump ‘Could Be Manipulated by Putin’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

3 w. ago Adam Schiff Under Criminal Investigation for Mortgage Fraud, DOJ Referred by Federal Housing Agency

Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) is the subject of a criminal investigation into possible mortgage fraud, according to a Trump administration source who spoke with Fox News. The investigation is reportedly being conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maryland following a criminal referral from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The post Adam Schiff Under Criminal Investigation for Mortgage Fraud, DOJ Referred by Federal Housing Agency appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

3 w. ago Sen Adam Schiff under federal criminal investigation for alleged mortgage fraud violations

California Democrat under criminal probe for mortgage fraud after allegedly falsifying property records to secure favorable loan terms.

Events

4 w. ago Cornyn takes swing at James, Schiff with new LETITIA Act targeting 'crooked politicians'

Sen. John Cornyn's LETITIA Act targeted public officials who have committed fraud, following allegations against New York Attorney General Letitia James and Democrat Sen. Adam Schiff.

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