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Fed, Trump and Jerome Powell

Why is Trump unhappy with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and what does the Federal Reserve do?

President Trump floated the idea of firing Jerome Powell — whom he first appointed Federal Reserve chair — earlier this week, after years of on-and-off criticism over interest rates.

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Can Trump fire the Fed Chair? He’s building a $2.5 billion excuse

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.

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Fed's Powell asks for watchdog review of project criticized by Trump officials

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has asked the U.S. central bank's inspector general to review the costs involved in the renovation of its historic headquarters in Washington, as Trump administration officials intensify their criticism of how the Fed is being run.

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 ...

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Trump is going after Jay Powell. It’ll probably just make things worse

The president slapped 30% tariffs on two of America’s biggest trading partners and went on TV to fume about the head of the Federal Reserve.

Trump has wanted to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. A costly Fed renovation project could provide the reason.

The White House is looking for any possible way to discredit Jerome Powell right now," said Stephen Moore, an informal Trump ...

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Trump suggests Jerome Powell handling of Fed renovations could be fireable offense

President Trump on Tuesday suggested Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s handling of renovations to the central bank’s headquarters could be a fireable offense, seizing on an ...

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