Judge James E. Boasberg derided the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington for pursuing a case against Jerome H. Powell that appeared to be motivated by President Trump’s desire for vengeance.
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Judge Quashes Justice Dept.’s Subpoenas Targeting Federal Reserve Chair
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Kevin Warsh’s Dilemma as Fed Chair Nominee Amid Iran War
The New York Times – Business:President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve could faces a tough road to confirmation if he seeks quick interest rate cuts. The war in Iran doesn’t help.
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Top Fed Official Sees Little Effect on Rate Outlook From Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling
The New York Times – Business:Christopher J. Waller, a Federal Reserve governor, said he would support a pause in rate cuts in March if the labor market continued to show signs of stabilizing.
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Fed Officials Signaled No Rush to Restart Rate Cuts, With Some Raising Possibility of Hikes, Minutes Show
The New York Times – Business:Barring a rapid deterioration in the labor market or a significant cooling of inflation, the Federal Reserve appears poised for an extended hold.
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Bessent Pushes Senate on Fed Confirmation Amid Backlash Over Criminal Inquiry
The New York Times – Business:President Trump’s effort to get Kevin M. Warsh confirmed as the next Federal Reserve chair has been complicated by a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell.
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For Hassett, Loyalty to Trump Became a Liability in Fed Race
Kevin A. Hassett had been seen as the front-runner in the Fed race, but his deep ties to the president raised questions about his independence.
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Who Is Trump’s New Fed Chair Pick?
President Trump announced Kevin Warsh as his nominee to succeed Jerome H. Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. Our reporter Colby Smith explains why the choice matters for the economy.
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Trump Picks Kevin Warsh as Next Fed Chair
If confirmed by the Senate, Kevin M. Warsh, a former governor at the central bank, will replace Jerome H. Powell, whose term as chair ends in May.
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Will Kevin Warsh Do What Trump Wants?
Some investors are worried that President Trump’s nominee to run the Federal Reserve may not be a guaranteed “yes” on cutting interest rates.
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Trump Picks Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
If confirmed by the Senate, Kevin M. Warsh, a former governor at the central bank, will replace Jerome H. Powell, whose term as chair ends in May.
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Five Questions for Jerome Powell, the Fed Chair
Succession drama, legal intrigue and political independence: These are top issues that DealBook would ask of the Federal Reserve chairman.
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What to Watch as the Federal Reserve Meets
The central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday after a series of reductions in the latter half of 2025. The big question is how long the pause will last.