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Hassett says White House probing Fed renovation costs, authority to fire Powell

WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has the authority to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for cause if evidence supports that, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Sunday, adding that the Fed "has a lot to answer for" on renovation cost overruns at its Washington headquarters.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

White House Seizes on Fed Renovations as Opening to Oust Powell

A dispute over the Federal Reserve’s renovation of its headquarters could provide the pretext to attempt the removal of Fed chief Jerome Powell over interest-rate disagreements.

The New York Times · 2d

Fed Defends Renovations as White House Widens Attacks on Central Bank

President Trump and his allies have accused the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, of misleading Congress in what some legal scholars worry is a prelude to seeking his removal.

Now, central bank chief targeted for ‘ostentatious’ Fed renovation costs

White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett stated President Trump possesses the authority to dismiss Federal Reserve chair ...

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Monetary policy at the world’s most important central bank could hinge on an argument over building renovation specs

The latest spat between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve is sounding more like a home-improvement reality TV ...

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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 ...

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White House Rose Garden Disappears as Iconic Lawn Completely Paved Over

The iconic lawn at the White House Rose Garden has now completely disappeared as construction on the area ordered by ...

White House increases lower interest rate push

The White House is criticizing an expensive renovation at Federal Reserve headquarters as President Donald Trump pursues a ...

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President Donald Trump Sparks Fury After Paving Over Iconic White House Rose Garden: 'Absolutely Crazy'

Trump, 79, previously revealed he planned to overhaul the Rose Garden in order to make it more suitable for holding large press conferences.

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Trump says he commandeered Rubio’s clock as part of Cabinet Room makeover

Time apparently was of the essence for President Trump as he redesigned the Cabinet Room — the commander in chief says he swiped a “gorgeous” clock from Secretary of State Marco ...

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