Trump's administration is using presidential appointments and Supreme Court actions to influence the Federal Reserve and other independent agencies.
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Updated Jul 28
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What happened
Trump's administration is using presidential appointments and Supreme Court actions to influence the Federal Reserve and other independent agencies.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Donald Trump appointed nominees to various federal roles on July 8, 2026.Sub-event
Trump's administration uses appointments and SC rulings to affect the FED and independent agencies.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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FED
business
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John Roberts
physician in York, Pennsylvania; formerly North American editor of the BMJ
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- cnn.comJohn Roberts is trying to send a message on Trump but is largely in lockstep | CNN Politics