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Powell under siege as Fed conference kicks off

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is facing pressure from all sides as the Fed’s banking regulation conference kicks off this week.

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Fed Chair Powell Opens Conference Without a Word on Monetary Policy

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Trump vs Powell: Can the US president really fire a Fed chief?

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Trump’s big fiscal dominance play

President Donald Trump wants Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to consider the cost of the government’s ballooning debt service payments when the central bank meets later this month.

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Why a $2.5bn refurbishment of the Federal Reserve could be Jay Powell’s undoing

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Republican lawmaker reiterates call for probe of Fed's Powell, Fox reports

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A Top Fed Official Is Ready to Dissent Against Jerome Powell

“Tariff increases are a one-time boost to prices that do not sustainably increase inflation,” Waller said in prepared remarks in New York.

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US Treasury's Bessent says Federal Reserve needs to be examined as an institution

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Trump denies report that Bessent advised him against firing Powell

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Banking Dive · 23h

Bessent eyes review of Fed amid Trump dust-up with Powell

The treasury secretary’s latest comments contrast with his earlier alleged role as peacemaker. The president, meanwhile, continued to rail against the Fed chief and the outlet that characterized Bessent as a cooler head prevailing.

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Trump admin live updates: Bessent calls for a review of 'entire Federal Reserve institution'

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for a review of 'the entire' Federal Reserve

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 mismanaging a multibillion-dollar update to its Washington headquarters.

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Why Trump’s attacks on Jerome Powell are raising fears for the US economy

The US president’s broadsides against the Fed chair have prompted concern about the independence of the US central bank.

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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 renovation, addressing concerns about cost overruns and project details.

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Marble Politics: Trump's Appointees and the Fed's Renovation Controversy

President Trump's appointees urged the use of marble in a Federal Reserve renovation to increase transparency, clashing with central bank values. Trump criticizes Fed Chair Powell for cost overruns, possibly signaling mismanagement.

Trump’s War With Powell Throws a Little-Known Planning Board Into Scrutiny

The National Capital Planning Commission has become pivotal in the administration’s campaign to discredit Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve.

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Agitated Trump yells 'you must be kidding' at reporter for controversial question

While speaking to reporters, Donald Trump replied to a question about Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, saying: "You must be kidding" and shaking his head. A reporter asked President Donald Trump on Tuesday about Jerome Powell outside the White House after Trump said he received a "very quick briefing" on Jeffrey Epstein.