60 m. ago Can Trump Fire Powell? He Likely Lacks Case to Remove Fed Chair, Experts Say.

The Trump administration is toying with removing Jerome H. Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, accusing him of mismanaging a multibillion-dollar update to its Washington headquarters.

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3 h. ago Trump floats firing the Federal Reserve chair as White House criticism boils

President Trump said it was "highly unlikely" he would fire Jerome Powell, but also said he discussed the idea with Republican lawmakers who expressed support.

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7 h. ago Instant view: Markets gyrate on brief scare that Trump will fire Fed's Powell

Instant view: Markets gyrate on brief scare that Trump will fire Fed's Powell  Reuters

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7 h. ago Trump ‘not planning’ to fire Fed’s Powell as Washington speculates he will

Trump ‘not planning’ to fire Fed’s Powell as Washington speculates he will  MarketWatch

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7 h. ago Trump admin live updates: Trump says it's 'highly unlikely' he'll fire Fed's Powell

President Trump was asked on Wednesday about Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell amid reports that Trump had indicated to allies he would fire him.

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8 h. ago How Trump could use a building renovation to oust Fed Chair Powell

How Trump could use a building renovation to oust Fed Chair Powell  NBC4 Washington

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22 h. ago Klobuchar on Costly Fed Building Renovation: Trump's Mismanaged Economy

On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “OutFront,” Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) reacted to criticism from the White House over the cost of renovations to the Federal Reserve’s building by saying that you can’t fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over that and The post Klobuchar on Costly Fed Building Renovation: Trump’s Mismanaged Economy appeared first on Breitbart.

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39 h. ago If You Like 35 Percent Inflation, Go Ahead, Fire the Fed Chair

Comparisons to what happened in Turkey and Hungary are not far-fetched.

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3 d. ago Hassett says White House probing Fed renovation costs, authority to fire Powell

Hassett says White House probing Fed renovation costs, authority to fire Powell  Reuters

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1 week ago Jim Jordan to 'Look' at Trump Admin Call for Fed Chair Jerome Powell Investigation for 'Political Bias'

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) on Wednesday said he would look into Trump administration calls to investigate Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for "political bias" and "deceptive" testimony. The post Jim Jordan to ‘Look’ at Trump Admin Call for Fed Chair Jerome Powell Investigation for ‘Political Bias’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Fed Chair Powell says he won't rule out interest rate cut this month

President Trump has repeatedly urged Fed Chair Jerome Powell to slash interest rates.

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2 w. ago Trump Steps Up Pressure Campaign on Powell With Handwritten Note

President Trump has repeatedly attacked Jerome H. Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, for resisting his demands for lower interest rates.

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2 w. ago Trump Encourages Powell to Resign in Latest Attack on the Fed Chair

Jerome H. Powell, whose term does not expire until May, has argued that the central bank can afford to be patient about cutting interest rates amid uncertainty about the economic outlook.

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3 w. ago ‘Should Resign’, 'Costing Govt $400 Billion a Year’: Sen. Moreno Grills Fed Chair Powell for Dodging Role in Inflation While Attacking Trump Tariffs

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) tore into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a tense Senate hearing accusing him of staying silent on Democrat-driven inflation while opposing President Trump’s trade policies and costing the U.S. government $400 billion a year. The post ‘Should Resign’, ‘Costing Govt $400 Billion a Year’: Sen. Moreno Grills Fed Chair Powell for Dodging Role in Inflation While Attacking Trump Tariffs appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Breitbart Business Digest: Powell Should Trust the Data, Not the Boston Fed's Flawed Tariff Research

Fed Chair Jerome Powell's belief that tariffs will push prices higher might be based on a new working paper from the Boston Fed that relies on a flawed model. The post Breitbart Business Digest: Powell Should Trust the Data, Not the Boston Fed’s Flawed Tariff Research appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Fed Moves to End 'Reputational Risk' Policies 'Weaponized' by Left to Debank

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Tuesday during a congressional hearing said the nation's central bank felt compelled to address policies around "reputational risk," noting that "debanking" is a "serious problem." The post Fed Moves to End ‘Reputational Risk’ Policies ‘Weaponized’ by Left to Debank appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Federal Reserve Chief: We Don't Need Migration to Grow the Economy

The U.S. can continue to grow the national economy via greater productivity among American workers, even when migration is cut back, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told a House hearing on Tuesday. The post Federal Reserve Chief: We Don’t Need Migration to Grow the Economy appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Rep. Pettersen brings baby son along as she questions Fed chairman at hearing

Members of Congress grilled Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a House hearing on Tuesday -- where a baby made a notable appearance in a moment of levity.

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3 w. ago Fed Chair Jerome Powell says tariff uncertainty warrants caution on rate cuts

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, under continued attack from President Trump, says the impact of tariffs on inflation should become clearer in the coming months.

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3 w. ago Pressure on 'Too Late' Powell: Another Fed Official Signals Support for July Cut

Bowman’s comments come just days after Fed Governor Christopher Waller also said he could support a July cut. T The post Pressure on ‘Too Late’ Powell: Another Fed Official Signals Support for July Cut appeared first on Breitbart.

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