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PoliticoApr 16, 2026National News

How Trump Is Sabotaging Himself on the Federal Reserve

Senator Tillis has vowed to block Federal Reserve nominees until the Justice Department concludes its investigation into the central bank.

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How Trump Is Sabotaging Himself on the Federal Reserve
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President Trump is threatening to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, but his aggressive tactics and a DOJ investigation into Fed renovations are alienating Senate Republicans and potentially delaying the confirmation of his preferred successor, Kevin Warsh.

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