- Trump pressured the central bank regarding interest rates while media reports detailed the civil investigation into his conduct.
- The FED leadership is under pressure from the administration, evidenced by the appointment of a new chair, amid ongoing criticism from Donald Trump and economic impacts from the Iran attacks.
Jerome Powell delivered testimonies to the Senate on May 20, 2026.
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Jerome Powell delivered testimonies to the Senate on May 20, 2026.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Powell testified before the Senate, relating to FED leadership dynamics.1 source
- Jerome Powell is scheduled to testify before Congress.
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The FED leadership is under pressure from the administration, evidenced by the appointment of a new chair, amid ongoing criticism from Donald Trump and economic impacts from the Iran attacks.Also in this story
- Warsh, the new Fed Chair, diverges from the predictable guidance previously provided by Jerome Powell.
- Peter Navarro, Trump's top trade adviser, compared Warsh to Powell's predecessor.
- President Trump discussed the war in Iran with the new Fed Chair following Warsh's succession.
- Donald Trump is considering candidates to replace Jerome Powell, with BlackRock and David Zervos being mentioned as potential choices for the Fed Chair.
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