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Tensions escalated Tuesday between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve. After President Donald Trump announced ...
Since President Trump took office, the Federal Reserve has gotten even more airtime, as Trump has questioned the Fed's authority and criticized its decisions. But what actually is the Federal ...
What does the Fed do? The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States. Here’s how it influences interest rates, inflation, inflation expectations, economic growth, and more.
The president is attempting to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook, but she is refusing to step aside and has filed a lawsuit ...
Trump’s move to fire a Federal Reserve governor threatens the independence of the central bank. Its autonomy is not lost, but ...
The U.S. central banking system—the Federal Reserve, or the Fed—is the most powerful economic institution in the United States, and perhaps the world. Its core responsibilities include setting ...
Opinion

The 1600: What is Cause to Fire?

In a letter posted to Truth Social on Monday night, President Donald Trump ordered the removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position for alleged mortgage fraud. Citing the Federal ...
The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States. Our guide answers your questions about the Fed, including what it is and how it works.
President Donald Trump's attempt to fire a member of the Federal Reserve's governing board has raised alarms among economists and legal experts who see it as the biggest threat to the central bank's ...