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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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The Trump camp’s tug of war over Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s future

Under the law, Trump can fire Powell for what’s known as “cause.” What Trump’s inner circle is grappling with is what exactly constitutes “cause” in a way that can withstand

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Factbox-The Fed Building Renovations at the Center of Trump's Fight With Powell: Five Things to Know

Major construction work continues at the U.S. Federal Reserve building as U.S. President Donald Trump voices complaints about Fed Chair Jerome Powell, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 14, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo (Reuters) -The spiraling cost of the Federal Reserve's years-long renovation of two historic buildings in Washington,

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One of Trump's top picks for Fed chair doubles down on rate cut demands

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller's comments come as tensions between Fed Chair Jerome Powell and President Donald ...

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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 ...

Investment Firm CEO Says Trump Has ‘Unique Opportunity’ To Get New Fed Chair Earlier Than Expected

James Fishback, founder and CEO of the investment firm Azoria, said Friday on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle” that President ...

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Unraveling the legal, economic and market ramifications if Trump tries to fire Fed Chair Powell

If President Donald Trump tries to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, it would almost certainly set off a courtroom battle that legal and policy experts say is bound to get messy, with ...

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Federal Reserve independence at risk from Trump's pressure campaign, J.P. Morgan warns

J.P. Morgan warned in a note that Trump's pressure on the Federal Reserve and threats to fire Chair Powell could undercut ...

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Trump says Powell is costing the US a fortune by not lowering rates. But firing the Fed chair may not fix the issue

As part of his campaign to get rid of Jerome Powell, President Donald Trump has blamed the Federal Reserve chair for costing the country “hundreds of billions of dollars” by not slashing interest ...

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Wall Street Hates the Idea of a ‘Shadow’ Fed Chair. It May Already Have One

The Federal Reserve may already have the so-called shadow chairman that President Donald Trump has said he might soon appoint ...

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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 ...

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Federal Reserve says building renovation complies with law, defends costs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday said the agency’s renovation of two of its buildings is in ...

Federal Reserve's Waller says central bank should cut rates at next meeting

A top Federal Reserve official said late Thursday that the central bank should cut its key interest rate later this month, ...

'Reduce the credibility dramatically of the central bank.' Trump attacks the Fed chair, sending a chill through the global economy

The escalating campaign by Donald Trump against the Federal Reserve chairman is unnerving the global economy. Ron Insana and ...

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