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White House, Jerome Powell and Fed

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Hassett says White House probing Fed renovation costs, authority to fire Powell
WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has the authority to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for cause if evidence supports that, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Sunday, adding that the Fed "has a lot to answer for" on renovation cost overruns at its Washington headquarters.

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The White House just took its most aggressive stance yet against Jerome Powell
White House Seizes on Fed Renovations as Opening to Oust Powell

Federal Reserve, Trump and Powell

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Trump ‘certainly' can fire Fed chair Powell ‘if there's cause': Hassett
Top Trump administration officials have escalated their criticisms of Fed Chair Jerome Powell by targeting the Federal Reserve’s renovation project.

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Navarro touts ‘Trumpnomics’ in rant against Powell, Federal Reserve
Trump's Latest Attack On Fed Chair Powell Involves A Beehive And A Rooftop Garden

Trump, Jerome Powell and Interest Rates

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Trump blasts Powell's position on interest rates
President Trump is insisting that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell should lower interest rates. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.

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Trump Keeps Pushing Powell to Lower Interest Rates. It Could Backfire.
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Trump slams Jerome Powell for a 'terrible job' on interest rate
Fed Chair Jerome Powell reportedly considers resigning, William Pulte hints
TheStreet. William Pulte, Chairman of the Board of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, said on July 11, “I’m encouraged by reports ...
Trump’s increasingly aggressive attacks on Powell aren’t what you think
President Donald Trump’s attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell are so commonplace at this point that they barely ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Powell Industries: Getting Clearer That Its Best Days Are Over (Rating Downgrade)
Powell Industries has benefited from AI-driven demand, but margin risks and backlog suggest slower growth ahead. Find out why ...
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Can Jay Powell Make It Through the Weekend?
Is the Fed chairman, Jay Powell, going to make it through the weekend? There is talk that he is being forced to resign.