Trump Fed Controversy

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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.

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Fed Chair Powell Opens Conference Without a Word on Monetary Policy

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Trump says it's 'highly unlikely' he will fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell

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Trump’s big fiscal dominance play

President Donald Trump wants Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to consider the cost of the government’s ballooning debt service payments when the central bank meets later this month.

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Why is the US Federal Reserve refurbishment so controversial?

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Deutsche Bank Sees 30-Year Yield Up by Half Point on Powell Exit

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Fed Takes Fresh Steps to Defend Renovations as White House Intensifies Attacks

Mr. Blair has referred to the Fed’s headquarters as the “Taj Mahal on the National Mall.”

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A Top Fed Official Is Ready to Dissent Against Jerome Powell

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US Treasury's Bessent says Federal Reserve needs to be examined as an institution

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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.

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

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

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Bessent backs Fed independence on rates amid Trump criticism

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the monetary independence of the Federal Reserve o after getting caught in the crossfire between President Trump and the Wall Street Journal. Bessent said

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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 renovation, addressing concerns about cost overruns and project details.

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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 central bank values. Trump criticizes Fed Chair Powell for cost overruns, possibly signaling mismanagement.

Why Trump is looking for 'fraud' in US Fed office renovation

President Donald Trump is intensifying scrutiny of the Federal Reserve’s $2.5 billion headquarters renovation suggesting possible ‘fraud’

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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 Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

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 mismanaging a multibillion-dollar update to its Washington headquarters.

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The Fed’s $2.5B renovation irking President Trump and team

The over budget renovation of the Federal Reserve's headquarters draws criticism from the Trump administration and raises pressure on Chairman Jerome Powell.

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Trump's Controversial Plan to Fire Fed Chair

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after consulting with Republican lawmakers. A source reported that Trump received a positive response when he floated the idea,