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Powell once said he couldn’t imagine leaving the Fed early—other than dying. ‘You will not see me getting in the lifeboat’
"It doesn't occur to me in the slightest that there would be any situation in which I would not complete my term other than ...
Can the Fed stay independent? Trump-era adviser may put it to the test.
Kevin Hassett's Trump-era makeover is fueling questions about the independence of the Federal Reserve as he emerges as a leading contender to succeed Jerome H. Powell as chair.
How Bessent Made the Case to Trump Against Firing Fed Chair Powell
Bessent told the president that ousting Jerome Powell entailed risks, including possible effects on the economy and potential ...
An attempt by Trump to fire Powell would face major legal challenge
Trump and the Trump administration have increasingly turned their fire on Powell and his leadership of the central bank.
Trump's attacks on Powell threaten the Fed's independence. Here's why it matters
President Donald Trump has opened up a new front in his attack on the Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell: He says ...
Sunday shows preview: Trump-Epstein saga reaches fever pitch
The case of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein dominated headlines once again this week as President Trump has struggled to manage the fallout over an FBI and Department of Justice memo that pushed ...
The Latest: Trump sues Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over reporting on Epstein ties
President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit Friday against media mogul Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal over the newspaper's reporting on ties between Trump and disgraced financier Jeffery ...