Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is defending herself against President Donald Trump's attempt to remove her from office, stating that the mortgage-related accusations were disclosed during her confirmation process. Cook, the first black woman to hold the Fed Governor position, is facing allegations of fraud for allegedly claiming all three of her properties as primary residences on mortgage applications to secure lower interest rates. This information was reportedly included in documents submitted to the White House and Senate in 2022. Cook argues that any discrepancies were already known when she was confirmed and should not be used as grounds for dismissal. The full story can be found on Benzinga.com.