Outlet reports White House sent notice to Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook as Trump renews bid to remove her

A report from The Guardian says President Donald Trump’s administration has renewed efforts to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, despite a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld the Federal Reserve’s independence. The outlet reported that Cook received a letter from the White House this week that provided notice related to the renewed effort.

The renewed attempt, as described by The Guardian, ties to allegations that Cook engaged in mortgage fraud. The report frames the administration’s action as the latest step in a dispute over whether and how a president can remove a sitting Federal Reserve governor for conduct the administration says is disqualifying.

The Federal Reserve’s structure, including the independence Congress created for its policymaking roles, has been central to the legal controversy. In the Guardian account, the administration’s renewed move comes after the Supreme Court rejected arguments that would have altered the legal baseline for removal and independence, leaving the Fed’s structure in place.

Under U.S. law and the court precedent described in the report, any effort to remove a sitting governor is expected to turn on statutory interpretation and the constitutional limits on presidential control. Because Cook’s position is designed to function with insulation from day-to-day political influence, disputes over removal typically trigger litigation that can determine what process is required and what standards apply.

The report does not provide additional details on the specific procedural path the administration is pursuing next, including whether it plans to initiate new court filings or continue an ongoing legal course. It also does not identify the precise legal theory or the specific statutory mechanism being invoked in the notice it says Cook received.

In the absence of an official White House or court record in the materials provided here, Apex Times cannot confirm the letter’s content, the legal basis cited, or the procedural status of any subsequent litigation. The central claim that the administration renewed a bid and delivered notice to Cook is therefore presented only as attributed to The Guardian, pending verification from primary sources.