Bill Pulte

DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation Into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook for Alleged Mortgage Fraud

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The U.S. Department of Justice formally opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on September 4, 2025, following a criminal referral from Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte. Federal prosecutors issued grand jury subpoenas in Georgia and Michigan to …

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DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation Against Federal Reserve Governor Following Trump Removal Attempt

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The Department of Justice opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud, stemming from accusations that she listed two properties as primary residences on mortgage applications. The investigation follows Trump’s failed attempt to fire Cook …

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