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Fed Chair Powell's finally fighting back as the White House looks to fire him "for cause"
The White House uses an overbudget renovation of Fed headquarters to pressure Fed Chair Powell out of his job. Will it work?
Under fire by Trump over costs, Chair Powell seeks watchdog review of Fed building overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has asked an inspector general to review the cost of the central bank’s ...
Economic council head says Trump's ability to fire Fed's Powell is 'being looked into'
In an interview with ABC News, Kevin Hassett was also pressed about the president's decision to hit imports from Brazil with ...
Trump Attacks Cost of Fed Building. Why That Puts Powell’s Job Under Pressure.
President Donald Trump ramped up the pressure on Jerome Powell, attacking the Federal Reserve Chair over the costly ...
Trump official criticizes Fed chief Jerome Powell for "ostentatious" office renovations, as Trump takes aim over interest rates
A top White House budget official said President Trump is "troubled" by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's management, as ...
2 former Fed economists say Chair Jerome Powell is facing an epic conundrum
It hasn't been an easy start to 2025 for Jerome Powell. Unfortunately for the Fed chair, the second half of the year is ...
Fed Chair Jerome Powell reportedly considers resigning, William Pulte hints
William Pulte , Chairman of the Board of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, said on July 11, “I’m encouraged by reports that Jerome ...
Economist explains why Trump threatening to fire Fed chair Jerome Powell is counterproductive.
MSNBC's Alex Witt spoke with Lael Brainard, former director of the National Economic Council under President Biden and ...
Contenders to succeed Powell slam Fed chair as White House pressure intensifies
Two top contenders to replace Jerome Powell slammed the Fed chair for a $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank’s ...
Jerome Powell asks Inspector General to review Fed’s $2.5B HQ revamp as Trump escalates attacks: report
A source familiar with the matter told Axios that Powell directed Inspector General Michael Horowitz to examine the project’s costs.
Trump firing Fed Chair Powell could spark 'Nixon shock,' warns analyst
Bitcoin tops $120K as markets prepare for inflation data and a Powell ouster, with analysts warning of a modern-day 'Nixon shock' that could shake global confidence.
Powell asks watchdog to probe Fed HQ renovations as Trump pressure grows
The move comes amid speculation that Trump, who has clashed with Powell over interest rates, might try to use the project to remove the Fed chief “for cause." ...