Legal Team Claims Trump-organized Hearing on Cook is Unfair

WHO:

ABC News - Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook and her lawyers.

Alternet - President Trump, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling, EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas, federal housing director Bill Pulte, and legal expert Kathryn Judge.

WHAT:

ABC News - Cook's lawyers claim the committee set up by the White House to investigate her is "demonstrably biased."

Alternet - Trump has been trying to fire Cook for over a year and stated, “I think she’s dishonest,” regarding her performance.

Alternet - The Supreme Court previously halted Trump’s attempt to dismiss Cook in June, stating she had not been given a chance to make her case.

Alternet - The White House has scheduled a closed-door session for the hearing on November 5.

WHERE:

Alternet - The hearing is organized by the White House.

WHEN:

Alternet - The closed-door session for the hearing is set for November 5.

WHY:

Alternet - Trump’s motivation to oust Cook stems from her unwillingness to support lower interest rates, as he described her as “an automatic no vote.”

HOW:

Alternet - The committee investigating Cook includes Trump’s political appointees, who have expressed alignment with Trump’s views on interest rates and the seriousness of the charges against Cook.

(UPDATED October 14, 2026 19:06 UTC)

Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook and her lawyers are claiming that the committee set up by the White House to investigate her is "demonstrably biased," as President Trump has been attempting to fire her for over a year, labeling her performance as dishonest. The Supreme Court previously intervened in June, halting Trump's efforts to dismiss Cook, stating she had not been given a fair chance to present her case. A closed-door session for the hearing has been scheduled by the White House for November 5, with the committee investigating Cook comprised of Trump’s political appointees who share his views on interest rates and the allegations against her.