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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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Investors seek protection from risk of Fed chief's ouster
Under Fire by Trump Over Costs, Chair Powell Seeks Watchdog Review of Fed Building Overhaul
Fed chair on edge: Anna Paulina Luna claims Jerome Powell is going to be fired; White House to announce successor soon
Amidst Trump administration pressure and speculation, Congresswoman Luna claims Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's dismissal is imminent. Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms the search for a replacement has begun,
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says ‘formal process’ to find Jerome Powell’s successor has started
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that a “formal process” to find a successor for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has already started — as the Trump administration ratchets up pressure for the top central banker to step aside before his term ends.
Trump slams Fed's Powell again, as White House eyes ways to fire him
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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."
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