President Trump called on Fed Governor Lisa Cook to resign on Wednesday after one of his appointees accused her of mortgage fraud.

The Trump administration is attempting to oust another Federal Reserve official, and the attack is being led by a familiar figure: top housing regulator Bill Pulte. The big picture: Pulte accused Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook of mortgage fraud,

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte accused Cook of mortgage fraud this week, alleging she claimed two properties as her primary address.

Bill Pulte, who runs the Federal Housing Finance Agency under President Donald Trump, confirmed Thursday that he filed a criminal referral against Federal

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resign, citing an allegation of potential mortgage fraud.