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Jerome Powell, Fed and Trump

Jerome Powell must quit to save the Fed, one prominent economist says

The Federal Reserve’s independence from political interference, viewed as sacrosanct inside the central bank, is under siege.

CBS News on MSN · 5d

Why is Trump unhappy with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and what does the Federal Reserve do?

President Trump floated the idea of firing Jerome Powell — whom he first appointed Federal Reserve chair — earlier this week, after years of on-and-off criticism over interest rates.

The Hill on MSN · 20h

Trump World duped by fake Jerome Powell resignation letter

Trump World was roiled momentarily Tuesday after a fake resignation letter purportedly penned by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell started to make the rounds of high-profile MAGA social media

scott bessent, Jerome Powell and Trump administration

MarketWatch · 27m

Trump administration eyeing a ‘long list’ of candidates to replace Powell, Bessent says

The White House is casting a wider net in its search for a replacement for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell than is commonly thought, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

U.S. News & World Report · 3h

Trump Administration Not in a Rush to Replace Powell, Treasury Chief Bessent Says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday told Bloomberg TV in an interview that the Trump administration was not in a rush to nominate a new Federal Reserve Chair to replace Jerome Powell. Bessent said he continues to have regular meetings with Powell and that Powell had not told him whether he would leave his board seat.

MSNBC · 3h

'Not going to fire him': Secy. Bessent shrugs off Trump’s attacks on Fed Chair Powell

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins Morning Joe to defend President Trump’s aggressive trade strategy, insisting “who pays the tariffs is a choice” and claiming inflation will remain “very benign.” Bessent says manufacturers and retailers are absorbing costs—and that Trump “won’t fire” Fed Chair Powell,

Fed, Powell and Treasury Chief

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

US Treasury Chief: No Need for Fed's Powell to Step Down Right Now

There is no need for U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to immediately step down, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday, adding that the Fed chief's legacy should be to right-size the central bank's non-monetary policy functions.

The Boston Globe · 17h

Amid calls for Powell’s ouster, Bessent says Fed chief should serve out his term

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered support for Jerome Powell amid regular attacks from Trump administration officials, saying he sees no reason for the Federal Reserve chair to step down. “There’s nothing that tells me that he should step down right now,

Reuters · 1d

Fed reform may move markets more than Powell ouster

Changing the way the Federal Reserve operates or assesses the economy may have a more durable impact on policy and markets than firing the Fed boss.

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Trump again calls for Fed board to act, says Powell 'doesn't get it'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday reiterated his criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell amid his ongoing ...

Raw Story on MSN1h

Trump lashes out moments after White House insider vows Jerome Powell won't be fired

President Donald Trump lashed out at Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Truth Social Wednesday moments after Treasury Secretary Scott ...

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Fed chair Jerome Powell resignation letter fake appears to dupe Trump-boosting Republican senator

A fake resignation letter generated by AI fooled Utah Senator Mike Lee into thinking that Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal ...

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Trump says Fed's Powell will be out in 8 months, calls him a 'numbskull'

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is a "numbskull" who has kept interest rates too high, but he will be out in eight ...

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Powell calls for 'safe, sound' U.S. bank system as Bessent shows vague support

U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell spoke of a need to maintain a "safe, sound and efficient" U.S. banking system while Treasury ...

Bessent says Powell doesn't need to resign but should conduct internal review

There have been no indications from Powell that he plans to step down despite a barrage of criticism from the Trump ...

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House Republican refers Fed Chairman Jerome Powell to DOJ for potential perjury charges

As recently as last week, President Trump was considering firing Powell, but later told reporters it was “highly unlikely” he would do so.

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Republican lawmaker reiterates call for probe of Fed's Powell, Fox reports

Republican U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna made good on her threat last week to refer Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome ...

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