5 h. ago Federal Prosecutors Open Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell

The investigation, which is said to center on renovations of the Federal Reserve’s headquarters in Washington, signals an escalation in the long-running clash between President Trump and the chair.

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5 h. ago DOJ launches criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, he says

Federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he confirmed in a statement Sunday night.

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5 h. ago Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank, threatens criminal indictment

The move represents an unprecedented escalation in President Donald Trump's battle with the Fed, an independent agency he has repeatedly attacked for not cutting its key interest rate as quickly as Trump prefers. The post Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank, threatens criminal indictment appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago DOJ subpoenas Federal Reserve in escalating pressure campaign

The Justice Department has subpoenaed the Fed over chair Jerome Powell's testimony over the central bank's headquarters renovation. Powell calls it part of a pressure campaign over interest rates.

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7 h. ago Federal Prosecutors Are Said to Have Opened Inquiry Into Fed Chair Powell

The investigation, which centers on renovations of the Federal Reserve’s headquarters in Washington, signals an escalation in the long-running clash between President Trump and the chair.

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65 h. ago December’s Jobs Data Reinforces Fed’s Cautious Approach to Future Cuts

For the central bank to lower interest rates again, officials will likely need to see more notable signs that unemployment is rising.

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66 h. ago Fed Keeps Close Eye on Labor Market as It Assesses Further Cuts

For the central bank to lower interest rates again, officials will likely need to see more notable signs that unemployment is rising.

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4 d. ago Venezuela Live Updates: U.S. Forces Seize Two Tankers, One Under a Russian Flag

The U.S. military intercepted a Russian-flagged tanker as part of its pressure campaign against Venezuela, escalating a conflict with Moscow after ousting its ally, Nicolás Maduro.

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4 d. ago Job Openings Slipped Lower in November, Raising Fears of Fed Policy Mistake

The retreat in openings reinforces the view that the Federal Reserve kept monetary policy too restrictive for too long, refusing to cut interest rates for several months because it overestimated the inflationary impact of President Trump's tariff policies.  The post Job Openings Slipped Lower in November, Raising Fears of Fed Policy Mistake appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago ICE blasts Hilton after emails allegedly show hotel refusing rooms to immigration agents

The Hampton Inn by Hilton Lakeville Minneapolis hotel allegedly canceled federal immigration agents' reservations, prompting ICE to publicly question the decision on social media.

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8 d. ago Trump: US will ‘run’ Venezuela, sell its oil after capturing Maduro

The U.S. has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following months of escalating Trump administration pressure on the oil-rich South American nation. The post Trump: US will ‘run’ Venezuela, sell its oil after capturing Maduro appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 d. ago U.S. launches military strikes on Venezuela as Trump escalates pressure on Maduro regime, sources say

U.S. launches military strikes on Venezuela as Trump escalates pressure on Maduro regime, sources say  CBS News

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1 week ago CIA strike escalates the Trump administration's pressure campaign on Venezuela

A U.S. official confirms that the CIA struck a dock facility on the coast of Venezuela.

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2 w. ago Trump says ‘anyone who disagrees’ with him will never head Federal Reserve

Trump says ‘anyone who disagrees’ with him will never head Federal Reserve  Al Jazeera

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2 w. ago Trump warns Maduro against playing ‘tough' as U.S. escalates pressure on Venezuela

Trump warns Maduro against playing ‘tough' as U.S. escalates pressure on Venezuela  NBC 6 South Florida

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3 w. ago US Coast Guard pursues third 'dark fleet' oil tanker as Trump targets Venezuelan sanctions evasion network

President Trump escalates pressure on Venezuela as U.S. Coast Guard pursues sanctioned oil tanker reportedly evading sanctions, A U.S. official tells Fox News.

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3 w. ago Trump administration targets Maduro’s inner circle, family in major narco

Treasury sanctioned seven family members tied to Maduro's regime as the Trump administration escalates pressure on Venezuela's corrupt leadership networks.

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3 w. ago What new data tell us about the growth of occupational licensure

What new data tell us about the growth of occupational licensure  Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

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3 w. ago U.S. Inflation Slowed to 2.7% in November as Shutdown Distorts Data

Data collection issues skewed the latest Consumer Price Index report, economists warned, clouding the picture for the Federal Reserve as it also grapples with a cooling labor market.

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3 w. ago Trump orders ban on sanctioned oil tankers traveling to and from Venezuela

President Trump has ordered a ban on all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, escalating pressure on the country's president.

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