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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Warsh Calls for 'Regime Change' at Fed
Former Fed Gov. Kevin Warsh, considered to be a top contender to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell, said the central bank needs ...
White House accuses Powell of mismanaging Federal Reserve, citing headquarters renovation
A broadside by Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought opened up a new front in Trump’s war of words against ...
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's ouster 'one of the largest underpriced event risks over the coming months'
Potential removal of Fed Chair Jerome Powell could disrupt markets, spike inflation expectations, and impact the USD and ...
Fannie Mae chairman ‘encouraged’ by chatter Powell may consider quitting amid Trump tiff
Bill Pulte, who oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, applauded chatter stating Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell would soon depart from his position.  “I’m encouraged by reports that Jerome ...