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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's attorney plans to file a lawsuit as soon as today , challenging President Trump's attempt to fire her. The president claims to have fired her "for cause," citing allegations of mortgage fraud . Cook says no "cause" exists under the law, and he has no authority to move to fire her. Trump's claim follows an accusation by Bill Pulte, who oversees the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Pulte has accused Cook of applying for home loans on two properties in different states just weeks apart in 2021, each time stating they would be he

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