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Trump attacks top Fed officials, calling for ultra-low interest rates
President Donald Trump on Monday continued his extended attack against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the central bank’s Board of Governors, calling for ultra-low rates in an intensifying ...
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is Spending $2.5 Billion Renovating D.C. Office With Luxury Features That ‘Belong in the Palace of Versailles’
In his most recent testimony, Fed Chair Jerome Powell came under intense scrutiny for cost overruns associated with a luxury upgrade to the Fed’s D.C. office.
Trump eyes Fed vacancy in early 2026 to appoint Powell successor: Bessent
Powell’s term as chair ends in late May 2026. Trump has said he would not give the job to anyone who does not align with his ...
Trump Encourages Powell to Resign in Latest Attack on the Fed Chair
Jerome H. Powell, whose term does not expire until May, has argued that the central bank can afford to be patient about ...
Bessent says 'people' already at Fed are under consideration to replace Powell as chair
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that there are 'people' already at the Federal Reserve who are under consideration to become the next central bank chair after Jerome Powell’s term expires next ...
Trump administration eyes Fed vacancy in early 2026 to appoint Powell successor, Bessent says
The Trump administration is considering using the next expected Federal Reserve Board of Governors vacancy in early 2026 for ...
A shadow Fed chief could lead to a ‘revolt’ on the FOMC against Powell’s successor, former vice chair warns
Former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Alan Blinder said naming a so-called shadow Fed chief well before Jerome Powell’s term is ...
Top housing official sends Fed Chair Powell blunt message on mortgage rates
U.S. Housing FHFA Director William J. Pulte, echoing his boss President Donald Trump, puts the blame squarely on Federal ...