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Trump suggests Fed renovations could be fireable offense for Powell
President Donald Trump suggested that a $2.5 billion renovation plan at the Federal Reserve might be sufficient cause to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, an escalation of his recent attacks against the central banker.

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How Trump could use a building renovation to oust Fed Chair Powell
Fed Chair Powell's finally fighting back as the White House looks to fire him 'for cause'
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
Aspiring Fed chairs play to an audience of one
On Friday Russell Vought, director of the US Office of Management and Budget, sent a letter to Powell saying he had “grossly mismanaged the Fed” owing to the “ostentatious” renovations of the central...

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Under Fire by Trump Over Costs, Chair Powell Seeks Watchdog Review of Fed Building Overhaul
Under fire for cost overruns, Powell asks watchdog to review the Fed’s $2.5 billion renovation plan
If Trump fires the Fed’s Powell, ‘both the currency and the bond market can collapse,’ according to Deutsche Bank
If President Trump gets his way and removes Jerome Powell as chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, the market reaction would be swift and brutal, Deutsche Bank’s George Saravelos argues. It could collapse the currency and bond markets,
JPMorgan's Dimon warns against 'playing around with the Fed' as Powell pressure mounts
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Tuesday that the independence of the Federal Reserve is 'absolutely critical' and that 'playing around with the Fed can often have adverse consequences.'
Bessent Says ‘Formal Process’ Underway To Find Fed Chair Powell’s Successor, Report Says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Bloomberg on Tuesday a “formal process” has been launched to find Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s successor, following months of pressure from President Donald Trump to have Powell step down from his role at the agency.
Economic council head says Trump’s ability to fire Fed’s Powell is ‘being looked into’
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that the president’s authority to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was “being looked into.”Asked in an interview on ABC News’ “This Week” whether he believes President Donald Trump has the authority to fire Powell,
Powell seeks internal review of Fed's HQ overhaul - report
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has requested an internal review of the central bank's $2.5B headquarters revamp in the wake of high political scrutiny
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How an inflation uptick and Trump’s pressure complicate the Fed’s interest rate decision
A new report shows inflation has picked up and analysts believe the prices of many goods increased, in part, because of President Trump’s tariffs. It will play into decisions by the Federal Reserve about when and whether to cut interest rates and comes as the president and his team have ramped up their pressure campaign on Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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