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Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve and Trump

Trump calls on the Federal Reserve board to take full control of the central bank from Powell

President Donald Trump on Friday called for the Federal Reserve's board of governors to usurp the power of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, criticizing the head of the U.S. central bank for not cutting short-term interest rates.

The Hill on MSN · 1d

Trump fumes at Powell, urging Federal Reserve board takeover

President Trump fumed at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday morning, urging the central bank board to wrest control from him after he opted again to not lower interest rates this week.

Benzinga on MSN · 1d

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler Resigns, Handing Trump A Key Vacancy Ahead Of Powell's Term End

Adriana Kugler, a Federal Reserve governor, is stepping down from her position on August 8. Kugler, who joined the Fed in September 2023, was expected to serve until January 31, 2026. What Happened: The Fed announced Kugler’s resignation,

Trump, bureau of labor statistics and jobs

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Tracking Trump: Labor statistics chief fired; a Federal Reserve governor resigns; Trump deploys nuclear subs; and more

Trump fired the labor statistics chief after a negative jobs report. What happened: President Donald Trump announced he had fired the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner, whom he accused of manipulating data for political purposes. A Federal Reserve governor will resign before her term ends.

USA TODAY on MSN · 23h

Trump fires head of labor statistics bureau after weak jobs report: Recap

An anemic July jobs report boosted expectations the Federal Reserve might lower interest rates in September. Trump said the jobs report was "rigged."

MSNBC · 15h

Former Acting Labor Secretary slams Trump for firing Labor Statistics head after bad jobs report

The July jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics revised down the job growth seen in May and June by over 200,000 positions and gave a weaker than expected July estimate, leading President Trump to accuse the department’s head of faking the numbers to make him look bad.

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Federal Reserve governor to step down from role early

Adriana Kugler will resign from her role as a Federal Reserve governor — opening up a vacancy on the board as President Trump ...

Federal Reserve Watch: Stay On Policy Rate

The Fed held rates steady and continues reducing its balance sheet, with leadership changes ahead. Check out why this could ...

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Federal Reserve likely to stand pat on rates this week, deepening the gulf between Powell and Trump

The Federal Reserve is expected to leave its short-term interest rate unchanged on Wednesday for the fifth straight meeting, ...

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Trump hits ‘too late’ Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady despite two board dissenters

Trump hits ‘too late’ Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady despite two board dissenters - President ...

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Trump admin live updates: Former BLS commissioner condemns firing of his successor

On the foreign policy front, Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee are ...

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Trump's new tariffs slam trading partners, U.S. stock market: Live updates

The new tariff rates came before an Aug. 1 deadline Trump gave about 180 countries to either reach trade deals or face higher ...

Trump fumes at ‘stubborn moron’ Jerome Powell as White House hit with disastrous economic news

“Jerome ‘Too Late’ Powell, a stubborn MORON, must substantially lower interest rates, NOW,” Trump posted to his Truth Social account. “IF HE CONTINUES TO REFUSE, THE BOARD SHOULD ASSUME CONTROL, AND ...

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