Prosecutors seek access to Federal Reserve building as Trump threatens to fire Powell
Senator Tim Scott expressed optimism that the investigation would be resolved soon, potentially clearing the path for Kevin Warsh's confirmation.
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Senator Tim Scott expressed optimism that the investigation would be resolved soon, potentially clearing the path for Kevin Warsh's confirmation.
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President Trump is threatening to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell over a $2.5 billion renovation investigation, while Senator Thom Tillis blocks Trump’s new Fed nominee to protect the central bank's independence from what judges call a 'pretextual' probe.
President, subject of reporting on threats and investigation pursuit
Trump's version of this story ↗Federal Reserve Chairman, subject of investigation and removal threats
Powell's version of this story ↗Nominee for Fed Chair
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