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Justice Department Opens Probe Into Fed Governor Lisa Cook (WSJ. 20250904)
The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, issuing subpoenas as part of an inquiry into whether she submitted fraudulent information on mortgage applications. That's according to US officials familiar with the matter. The investigation comes on the heels of two criminal referrals from Bill Pulte, the Trump-appointed Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who has publicly alleged that Cook engaged in mortgage fraud. Cook's lawyer didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. A Justice Department spokesman declined to comment. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is testifying in front of the Senate today. He's faced scrutiny over his ouster of the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hundreds of current and former HHS employees have called for his resignation. Lawmakers from both parties have raised concerns about Kennedy's leadership. In his opening statement, Kennedy defended his actions.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: These changes were absolutely necessary adjustments to restore the agency to its role, as the world's gold standard public health agency.
Alex Ossola: And designer, Giorgio Armani has died at age 91. Known for bringing subtle Italian luxury to the world stage, Armani remained steadfastly independent in a fashion landscape dominated increasingly by conglomerates. An announcement by his namesake brand said that Armani worked until his final days.
법무부는 연준 이사 Lisa Cook이 주택담보대출 신청에서 거짓 정보를 제출했는지 조사하는 과정에서 소환장을 발부했음. 트럼프가 임명한 주택금융청(FHFA) 국장이 Cook의 주택담보대출 사기 혐의로 2건의 형사 고발을 한 가운데 이번 조사가 실행되고 있음. 한편, 미 보건복지부(HHS) 장관이 상원 진술을 앞두고 있음. 장관은 질병통제예방센터(CDC) 국장 해임 여부를 두고 조사받을 예정임. 전/현직 HHS 구성원들은 장관의 사임을 주장하고 있음. 양당 의원도 장관의 리더십에 대해 우려하고 있음. 성명서 서문에서 장관은 자신의 행동을 방어했음. 장관은 CDC가 세계 최고의 보건 기관의 위상을 되찾는 데 절대적으로 필요한 변화 조치였다고 언급함. 한편, 디자이너 Giorgio Armani가 사망했음. 이탈리아 럭셔리를 세계화시킨 Armani는 대기업이 지배하는 패션 환경에서 공고하게 독립적 위치를 유지해왔음. Armani 브랜드는 Armani가 마지막 날까지 일했다고 전했음
