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Trump floats firing the Federal Reserve chair as White House criticism boils
President Trump said it was "highly unlikely" he would fire Jerome Powell, but also said he discussed the idea with Republican lawmakers who expressed support.
Markets will ‘crash' if Trump fires Powell, Sen. Warren warns
Trump wants Powell to lower interest rates in order to boost the economy, but the Fed chair has said the president’s tariff plans have kept him from doing so.
White House financial watchdog rips Jerome Powell over $2.5 billion revamp of Fed HQ — warns construction could be halted
The White House financial watchdog ripped Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over a lavish revamp of the central bank’s ...
Trump tells GOP lawmakers he will likely fire Powell ‘soon’
President Trump indicated to Republican lawmakers that he plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a senior White House official told The Hill. The suggestion came during an Oval Office ...
Trump eyes opportunity to oust Powell in $700 million overrun on Fed building extension
When a reporter asked if the expensive renovation was a fireable offense, Trump replied, “I think it sort of is." ...
White House defends tariffs on Brazil despite trade surplus
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended Donald Trump’s newly unveiled 50% tariff against Brazil on ABC News ...
Instant view: Markets gyrate on brief scare that Trump will fire Fed's Powell
The dollar briefly tumbled on Wednesday and Treasury bond yields popped higher on reports citing an unidentified White House ...
Trump Says Its ‘Highly Unlikely’ He Will Fire Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell with GOP lawmakers on Tuesday. When asked about it in the Oval Office, he said, “I don’t rule out ...