Economists have long preferred independent central banks because they can more easily take unpopular steps to fight inflation.

Trump called on a Biden appointee on the Fed Board of Governors, the latest official targeted by the administration, to step down over mortgage fraud allegations.

The president is reportedly considering firing Lisa Cook after one of his housing officials accused her of committing mortgage fraud in 2021.

US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the first Black woman on the board, rejects Donald Trump's demand for her resignation over alleged mortgage fraud, vowing to face questions and defend her record ...

On Wednesday, Trump called on Cook to resign after Federal Housing Finance Authority director William Pulte sent a "criminal referral" to Attorney General Pam Bondi, accusing Cook of mortgage fraud.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is rejecting calls to resign amid allegations of mortgage fraud pushed by the Trump administration.

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte recently urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Cook over a pair of mortgages. After Bloomberg News reported the referral Tuesday evening, ...

Lawyer for Letitia James calls DOJ official Ed Martin's visit to her house a 'bizarre stunt' as federal grand jury ...

President Donald Trump has accused Schiff of mortgage fraud, an allegation the Democratic senator says is false.

If Lisa Cook is forced off the Fed's governing board, it would provide President Donald Trump an opportunity to appoint a loyalist.