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The Latest Breaking News from Jay Powell

‘Whatever’: Trump now OK with Fed holding or raising rates as long as Powell not chair

Trump spent the first year and a half of his term bullying former Fed Chair Jerome Powell over his refusal to lower interest rates fast enough for the president’s liking

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Wall Street is keeping a close eye on Kevin Warsh at the Fed. These are the red (and green) flags they're watching for

"Confirmation hearings are political theater rather than substance, and he [was] plenty smart enough to avoid saying anything tangible."

Fortune · May 17

The Federal Reserve’s independence is hanging by a thread in the age of Trump

The president’s ultimate goal is to push the Fed – among other independent US institutions – to bend to his will

The Guardian - US · May 15

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Jerome Powell defies Trump one last time, holding rates steady: ‘The facts have moved decisively in the hawkish direction,’ top economist says

Four dissents signal that incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh inherits a committee far more hawkish than the White House wants.

Fortune · Apr 29

Inside Kevin Warsh's opening statement: Inflation is a choice, independence is essential, and a couple of notable name drops

“I do not believe the operational independence of monetary policy is particularly threatened when elected officials state their views on interest rates.”

Fortune · Apr 21

The next time the Fed moves, it'll be to hike according to one economist—whether or not Trump gets his new Fed chair

"We see the next policy move as a hike with the most likely timing in 1H27," wrote David Doyle.

Fortune · Mar 20

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says He Has "No Intention" of Resigning Until Trump Investigation is Finished

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that he has "no intention" of stepping down from his position until the federal investigation into him launched by the Trump administration has finished.

International Business Times · Mar 19

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Behind the Curtain: Resistance rising

The law of political gravity is starting to apply to Trump.

Axios · Feb 13

Big Change Coming to the Federal Reserve

A new chairman of the Federal Reserve has been named. What will this mean for the economy?

Kiplinger · Feb 12

'I just don't have a good feeling about this': Top economist Claudia Sahm says the economy quietly shifted while policymakers wait for the wrong alarm

EXCLUSIVE: The creator of the Sahm Rule on why she’s concerned about the long-term health of America’s economy.

Fortune · Jan 31

Fox’s Larry Kudlow calls for Jeanine Pirro to drop Jerome Powell investigation: ‘I don’t think he’s a criminal’

Larry Kudlow said that ‘the District of Columbia jumped in too soon’ and ‘there’s a lot of misunderstandings here.’

The Independent UK · Jan 16

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Issues Direct Warning Over Trump's 'Hard Way' Fed Pressure

Jamie Dimon warns Trump that political pressure on Federal Reserve would backfire spectacularly, raising inflation and interest rates contrary to president's goals.

International Business Times UK · Jan 16

Wall Street executives warn Trump: Stop attacking the Fed and credit card industry

Wall Street's relationship with the Trump administration is souring

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Is Powell’s Fed head independence dead? Trump outfoxes himself this time

Even Trump’s own Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, challenged Trump on his “revenge probe” of Powell.

Fortune · Jan 13

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 13

First Thing: Family of Renee Good urges ‘empathy’ in call for justice

US woman killed by ICE agent called ‘extraordinary mother’. Plus, Trump says countries trading with Iran face 25% tariff

The Guardian - US · Jan 13

The Jerome Powell investigation shows Trump’s need for limitless power

The inquiry into the Federal Reserve chair sends a message to anyone standing in Trump’s way – including the supreme court

The Guardian - US · Jan 13

Jerome Powell: steely Fed chair standing firm in face of Trump’s threats

Highly respected figure has cast off restrained approach in defending central bank from escalating attacks

Fortune · Jan 12

Is Powell’s Fed head independence dead? It's just one more diversionary trick as Trump outfoxes himself

You know what we're not talking about amid the latest Fed dustup? Trump's awful polling numbers, even among his own supporters.

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International Business Times · Jan 12

Mike Johnson Defends Trump DOJ's Probe Into Jerome Powell As Republicans Break Rank to Condemn Charges

House Speaker Mike Johnson defended the Trump administration's controversial decision to investigate Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

International Business Times · Jan 12

Republican Senator Calls Out Trump For Attempted Coercion, Siding With Jerome Powell

Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski criticized the Trump administration on social media for its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

Axios · Jan 12

Bill Pulte: How Trump's housing regulator became an attack dog

Pulte has been putting the pressure on Jerome Powell for months.

The Guardian - US · Jan 12

Ex-Fed chairs condemn Trump’s bid to weaken central bank’s independence

Statement signed by 13 former senior officials condemns ‘unprecedented’ assault on Fed’s independence

The Guardian - US · Dec 8, 2025

Divided Fed ponders US interest-rate cut at end of tumultuous year

Markets expect final rate cut amid pressure from Trump as Jay Powell urges central bank to proceed with caution

Benzinga · Dec 1, 2025

Kevin Hassett Calls Fed Chair Nomination Talk A 'Rumor' But Says He'd Be 'Happy To Serve,' As Trump Hints At Decision

Kevin Hassett, the National Economic Council (NEC) Director, addressed the speculation about his potential nomination as the next Federal Reserve Chair by President Donald Trump.

Fortune · Sep 26, 2025

The Fed’s once oh-so-certain cuts for the rest of 2025 are already fading into oblivion

U.S. economic data keeps coming back stronger than expected, and frankly it’s raining on the parade for markets.

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