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DNYUZvia The New York TimesApr 16, 2026

Trump’s Quest for More Sway Over Fed Faces Fresh Hurdles

Jerome Powell is resisting White House pressure to resign, citing the need to protect Federal Reserve independence amid a DOJ investigation.

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President Trump's efforts to influence the Federal Reserve face hurdles as Senate Banking Committee member Thom Tillis delays the confirmation of Kevin Warsh due to an ongoing Justice Department investigation into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

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