The White House scheduled a hearing for December 14 regarding mortgage fraud allegations against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. This move marks a new phase in President Donald Trump’s effort to fire her. The report, citing an official, highlights growing tensions between the administration and the central bank’s leadership team.

Nov 4 (Reuters) - The White House has scheduled for December 14 a planned hearing into allegations of mortgage fraud by Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing an unnamed White House official, in a new phase of President Donald Trump's effort to fire her.

Reporting by Ann Saphir; Editing by Cynthia Osterman