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Fed Chair Powell's finally fighting back as the White House looks to fire him 'for cause'
A Powell firing could sow doubts over the Fed’s independence and wreck the central bank’s credibility to manage monetary policy unfettered by policy makers.

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Hassett says White House probing Fed renovation costs, authority to fire Powell
The White House just took its most aggressive stance yet against Jerome Powell
Fed's Powell Asks Watchdog to Take Fresh Look at Renovation Project, Politico Reports
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has asked the Fed board's inspector general to take a fresh look at the project aimed at overhauling Fed buildings, Politico reported on Monday, citing a lette...

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Trump: Bessent an option to replace Fed chair, 'but I like the job he's doing'
Powell Asks Fed IG To Probe Renovation Project Amid Relentless Trump Attacks
Under fire for cost overruns, Powell asks watchdog to review the Fed’s $2.5 billion renovation plan
“The Federal Reserve’s Inspector General is considering opening an investigation into the massive cost overruns for their $2.5B+ HQ renovation project,” wrote James Blair, a White House deputy chief o...

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Trump slams Fed's Powell again, as White House eyes ways to fire him
Under Fire by Trump Over Costs, Chair Powell Seeks Watchdog Review of Fed Building Overhaul
JPMorgan's Dimon warns against 'playing around with the Fed' as Powell pressure mounts
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Tuesday that the independence of the Federal Reserve is 'absolutely critical' and that 'playing around with the Fed can often have adverse consequences.'
White House defends tariffs on Brazil despite trade surplus
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended Donald Trump’s newly unveiled 50% tariff against Brazil on ABC News' "This Week."
White House financial watchdog rips Jerome Powell over $2.5 billion revamp of Fed HQ — warns construction could be halted
The White House financial watchdog ripped Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over a lavish revamp of the central bank’s Washington, DC headquarters — and warned construction could be
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