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'Huge deal': White House probe fuels speculation Trump could oust Powell
The investigation into cost overruns on a renovation of Fed headquarters is drawing concern that it's a pretext to eventually fire the central bank chief.
White House Seizes on Fed Renovations as Opening to Oust Powell
A dispute over the Federal Reserve’s renovation of its headquarters could provide the pretext to attempt the removal of Fed chief Jerome Powell over interest-rate disagreements.
Powell is ‘costing our country a lot of money,’ says Trump as Fed Chair is accused of $700 million in over expenditures
Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy reports on President Donald Trump’s stance on Russia-Ukraine conflict, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s overspending and more on ‘Special Report.
Trump’s OMB director says Powell 'has grossly mismanaged' Fed as White House pressure builds
White House budget director Russell Vought said in a social media post that Jerome Powell 'has grossly mismanaged the Fed' as he published a letter sent to the central bank chairman raising concerns about renovations of the institution's Washington offices.
Director of federal agency suggests Fed Chairman Powell is considering resigning
Trump administration official Bill Pulte released a statement suggesting that Fed Chair Jerome Powell is considering resigning amid mounting pressure on his leadership.
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Trump administration ramps up pressure on Powell as Fed holds rates steady
President Donald Trump has frequently voiced dissatisfaction with the Fed’s “wait-and-see" approach to lowering interest rates under Powell.
Trump Keeps Pushing Powell to Lower Interest Rates. It Could Backfire.
The president’s attacks on the independence of the Federal Reserve could further harm the dollar’s status as the preeminent international reserve currency, making credit dearer rather than cheaper.
Trump budget chief Vought ramps up criticism of Powell, vows investigation into Fed renovations
Powell has said politics don't play a part in Fed rate decisions. He and his colleagues have held the key overnight borrowing rate in place since December, though markets largely expect a cut is on the way not at the Fed's July meeting, but in September.
Trump official criticizes Fed chief Powell as Trump takes aim over interest rates
A top White House budget official said President Trump is "troubled" by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's management, as Mr. Trump pressures him over interest rates.
White House Slams Powell Over Fed Finances, Project Cost Overruns
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as Jerome Powell, his nominee at the time to lead the U.S. Federal Reserve, moves to the podium at the White House in Washington, U.S., November 2, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
Why Trump might not get rapid interest-rate cuts even after he replaces Fed chief Powell
Trump hopes to get lower rates by replacing Fed Chair Jerome Powell with someone who would do what the president wants. But Powell’s term as chair does not end until May 2026. He’s insisted he won’t resign early.
Fannie, Freddie boss Bill Pulte claims Jerome Powell ‘considering resigning’ as pressure grows over lavish $2.5B HQ
A senior Trump administration official said Friday that Fed Chair Jerome Powell is “considering resigning” as pressure grows for an investigation into whether he lied to Congress about the central bank’s “Palace of Versailles” renovations to its headquarters in Washington, DC.
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