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East Idaho Newscites Associated PressApr 15, 2026

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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Prosecutors seek access to Federal Reserve building as Trump threatens to fire Powell
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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.

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