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New York Attorney General, Letitia James, speaks after pleading not guilty outside the United States District Court in Norfolk, Virginia, on Oct. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/John Clark, File)
Dec 11, 2025

Justice Department again fails to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, AP source says

A Virginia grand jury again refused to re-indict Letitia James, dealing another setback to the Trump administration’s push to revive mortgage fraud charges.

New York Attorney General, Letitia James, speaks after pleading not guilty outside the United States District Court in Norfolk, Virginia, on Oct. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/John Clark, File)
Dec 5, 2025

Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against NY AG Letitia James

The Justice Department failed to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James, sources say.

New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks, Feb. 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
Oct 24, 2025

NY AG Letitia James pleads not guilty in mortgage fraud case pushed by Trump

New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty to federal charges in a mortgage fraud case the president pushed for.

New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks, Feb. 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
Oct 9, 2025

NY AG Letitia James indicted on fraud charge, AP source says

New York Attorney General Letitia James was charged as part of a mortgage fraud investigation pushed by the Trump administration.

Bill Pulte, nominated to be the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, testifies during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 27, 2025. (REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon)
Oct 6, 2025

Trump official bypassed ethics rules in criminal referrals of foes, sources say

Bill Pulte skipped his agency’s inspector general in referring alleged mortgage fraud by Trump critics, according to seven sources.

Former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby speaks to the media outside the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland in Greenbelt after her sentencing hearing on May 23, 2024. (Rachel Konieczny / The Daily Record)
Sep 25, 2025

Marilyn Mosby, prosecutors both ask for rehearing before full 4th Circuit

Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby and federal prosecutors both asked for a rehearing before the full 4th Circuit.

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook speaks during a conversations with leaders from organizations that include nonprofits, small businesses, manufacturing, supply chain management, the hospitality industry, and the housing and education sectors at the Federal Reserve building in Washington on Sept. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
Sep 10, 2025

Court rules Lisa Cook can remain a Fed governor while fighting Trump’s attempt to fire her

A federal court ruled that Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook can remain in her position while she fights President Donald Trump’s efforts to fire her.

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook speaks during a conversations with leaders from organizations that include nonprofits, small businesses, manufacturing, supply chain management, the hospitality industry, and the housing and education sectors at the Federal Reserve building in Washington on Sept. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
Sep 5, 2025

DOJ probes mortgage fraud claims against Lisa Cook of Federal Reserve, AP reports

The Justice Department has begun examining mortgage fraud allegations against Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook.

Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency Bill Pulte, speaks to reporters at the White House, July 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)
Aug 27, 2025

Trump foes like Fed Governor Lisa Cook find themselves targeted by top housing regulator

Bill Pulte, Trump’s housing regulator, uses mortgage fraud claims to target political foes, fueling battles over Fed independence and power.

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook speaks during a conversations with leaders from organizations that include nonprofits, small businesses, manufacturing, supply chain management, the hospitality industry, and the housing and education sectors at the Federal Reserve building in Washington on Sept. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
Aug 26, 2025

Trump says he’s firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for central bank control

Trump moved to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations, sparking a legal battle that could reach the Supreme Court.

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook speaks during a conversations with leaders from organizations that include nonprofits, small businesses, manufacturing, supply chain management, the hospitality industry, and the housing and education sectors at the Federal Reserve building in Washington on Sept. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
Aug 21, 2025

Fed official says she won’t be ‘bullied’ by Trump into resigning

Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook said she wouldn't leave her post after Trump on social media called on her to resign.

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook speaks during a conversations with leaders from organizations that include nonprofits, small businesses, manufacturing, supply chain management, the hospitality industry, and the housing and education sectors at the Federal Reserve building in Washington on Sept. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
Aug 20, 2025

Trump calls on Fed official to resign after ally accuses her of mortgage fraud

President Donald Trump called on Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after she was accused of committing mortgage fraud.

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