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Fed's Powell asks watchdog to take fresh look at renovation project, Politico reports
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has asked the Fed board's inspector general to take a fresh look at the project ...
Fed Chair Powell's finally fighting back as the White House looks to fire him "for cause"
The White House uses an overbudget renovation of Fed headquarters to pressure Fed Chair Powell out of his job. Will it work?
Powell asks for IG review after Trump administration flags Fed's costly building renovation
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell requested an inspector general review of the central bank's $2.5 billion headquarters ...
Trump admin’s attacks on Powell over $2.5 billion Fed renovation hinge on ‘VIP dining rooms’ and procedural grounds with an obscure gov agency
The most recent criticisms against Fed chair Jerome Powell come after President Donald Trump continues to demand lower ...
Fed's Powell asks for inspector general review of project criticized by Trump officials
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has asked the U.S. central bank's inspector general to review the costs involved in the ...
Contenders to succeed Powell slam Fed chair as White House pressure intensifies
Two top contenders to replace Jerome Powell slammed the Fed chair for a $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank’s ...
Trump calls Fed Chair Powell a 'knucklehead,' says interest rates should be below 1%
President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of Federal Reserve policy under Jerome Powell, calling the chair a "knucklehead" ...
Under fire by Trump over costs, Chair Powell seeks watchdog review of Fed building overhaul
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is asking an inspector general to review the cost of the central bank's building ...
Trump firing Fed Chair Powell could trigger 'Nixon shock,' warns analyst
Bitcoin tops $120K as markets prepare for inflation data and a Powell ouster, with analysts warning of a modern-day 'Nixon ...
Jerome Powell asks Inspector General to review Fed’s $2.5B HQ revamp as Trump escalates attacks: report
A source familiar with the matter told Axios that Powell directed Inspector General Michael Horowitz to examine the project’s costs.
Powell asks watchdog to probe Fed HQ renovations as Trump pressure grows
The move comes amid speculation that Trump, who has clashed with Powell over interest rates, might try to use the project to remove the Fed chief “for cause." ...