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Fed's Powell asks for inspector general review of project criticized by Trump officials
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has asked the U.S. central bank's inspector general to review the costs involved in the renovation of its historic headquarters in Washington,

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Powell asks for IG review after Trump administration flags Fed's costly building renovation
Under fire for cost overruns, Powell asks watchdog to review the Fed’s $2.5 billion renovation plan
Hassett Says White House Probing Fed Renovation Costs, Authority to Fire Powell
U.S. President Donald Trump has the authority to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for cause if evidence supports that, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Sunday, adding that th...

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Fed's Powell asks watchdog to take fresh look at renovation project, Politico reports
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"And that’s not just about the chairman, it’s about a whole range of people, it’s about changing their mindset and their models, and frankly it’s about breaking some heads, because the way they’ve be...

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Trump ‘certainly' can fire Fed chair Powell ‘if there's cause': Hassett
WRKF · 17h
Why the Federal Reserve's building renovations are attracting the White House's ire
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 headquarters. One says the Trump administration is examining whether it can fire the policymaker,
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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 interest rates.
Trump says Powell should resign immediately from Federal Reserve leadership position over economic missteps
President Trump criticized Jerome Powell as 'very bad for the country,' arguing the Fed should have lower interest rates while questioning the $2.5 billion building project.
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