Lisa Cook's lawyers call Trump's investigation committee 'demonstrably biased'

The Hill - Oct 14, 2026

Lawyers for Federal Reserve board of governors member Lisa Cook called President Trump’s investigation committee into her “demonstrably biased.” "A hearing with demonstrably biased members, unspecified additional allegations, and an unclear schedule for the disclosure of any additional evidence – with no explanation for why it was not previously produced – is not a process...

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