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Powell under siege as Fed conference kicks off

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is facing pressure from all sides as the Fed’s banking regulation conference kicks off this week. President Trump has been threatening to fire Powell while

The Wall Street Journal · 4h

Fed Chair Powell Opens Conference Without a Word on Monetary Policy

In opening a Federal Reserve conference on banking regulation on Tuesday, Chair Jerome Powell skipped making any controversy or news, as expected. Powell’s brief prepared remarks gave no monetary-policy hints and,

CBS News · 1h

Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks at Large Banks Conference amid Trump criticism

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke at the Large Banks Conference in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday amid criticism from President Trump. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the latest.

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Banking Dive · 1d

Bessent eyes review of Fed amid Trump dust-up with Powell

The treasury secretary’s latest comments contrast with his earlier alleged role as peacemaker. The president, meanwhile, continued to rail against the Fed chief and the outlet that characterized Bessent as a cooler head prevailing.

ABC · 21h

Trump admin live updates: Bessent calls for a review of 'entire Federal Reserve institution'

Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi calling for an investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for "potential perjury and making false statements" -- calling into question testimony Powell delivered on June 25 at the Senate Banking Committee.

NBC News · 1d

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for a review of 'the entire' Federal Reserve

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday suggested a review of the Federal Reserve that would go beyond the current controversy over building renovations and look at its overall function. “What we need to do is examine the entire Federal Reserve institution and whether they have been successful,

Can Trump Fire Powell? He Likely Lacks a Case, Legal Experts Say.

The Trump administration is toying with removing Jerome H. Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, accusing him of ...

Al Jazeera on MSN7h

Why Trump’s attacks on Jerome Powell are raising fears for the US economy

The US president’s broadsides against the Fed chair have prompted concern about the independence of the US central bank.

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SEE IT: The pricey Federal Reserve renovation project at center of controversy

Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell responded to the Trump administration's inquiry about its $2.5 billion headquarters ...

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Marble Politics: Trump's Appointees and the Fed's Renovation Controversy

President Trump's appointees urged the use of marble in a Federal Reserve renovation to increase transparency, clashing with ...

24/7 Wall St. on MSN2d

Powell Won’t Give Trump What He Wants

Key Points Donald Trump is publicly pressuring Fed Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates sooner, while exploring controversial arguments—including costly Federal Reserve renovations—as potential ...

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How Trump is building a case to fire the Fed chair, explained

The Federal Reserve is an independent organization, meant to be insulated from politics, and the Supreme Court suggested this year that President Donald Trump would need a reason, or cause, to fire ...

Irish Star on MSN6d

Agitated Trump yells 'you must be kidding' at reporter for controversial question

While speaking to reporters, Donald Trump replied to a question about Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, saying: "You must be kidding" and shaking his head. A reporter asked President Donald ...

Trump’s War With Powell Throws a Little-Known Planning Board Into Scrutiny

The National Capital Planning Commission has become pivotal in the administration’s campaign to discredit Jerome H. Powell, ...

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Trump finds new reason to call for Jerome Powell's firing: "He's terrible!"

President Donald Trump recently suggested Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell should be fired over renovations to the ...

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