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Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s lawyer rejected mortgage fraud claims from FHFA director Bill Pulte, saying they hinge on an innocuous 2021 notation and that Cook accurately disclosed her Ann Arbor, Atlanta and Cambridge homes. Cook, who sued to block an attempted firing amid Trump’s attacks on the Fed, remains in office as the Supreme Court plans January arguments. Pulte has filed multiple referrals and focused on Democrats; DOJ and FHFA didn’t immediately comment. He also appointed himself chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and purged leaders, amid data sharing turmoil.

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