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Jerome Powell, Scott Bessent

Bessent says Powell doesn't need to resign but should conduct internal review

There have been no indications from Powell that he plans to step down despite a barrage of criticism from the Trump administration.

MarketWatch on MSN · 1d

Why Bessent is now saying Powell doesn’t need to resign from Fed

In the battle over the future of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appears to be focused on the long game.

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

Bessent Sees Many ‘Strong Candidates’ to Succeed Powell

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says there are a lot of candidates on the Federal Reserve board and within the regional banks that could become the potential next Fed chair and talks about Jerome Powell’s future at the Fed once his term as Chair concludes in May.

Trump, Powell and Federal Reserve

NBC News · 3h

Fed Chair Powell pushes back on Trump criticism during extraordinary visit at central bank

President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the Federal Reserve in person Thursday — an unusual move that’s also a major escalation in the White House’s pressure campaign against Chair Jerome Powell.

The Washington Post · 31m

Trump and Powell disagree during Federal Reserve visit

On July 24, President Trump had a tense exchange with Federal Reserve Chief Jerome H. Powell over the budget of ongoing building renovations.

U.S. News & World Report · 7h

Explainer-Could Trump Legally Fire Fed Chief Powell?

The Federal Reserve Act of 1913, which created the central bank, says that members of Board of Governors, including the Fed chief, can be "removed for cause by the president." But

Trump ‘not going to fire’ Powell

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Trump administration not in a rush to replace Powell, Treasury chief Bessent says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that the Trump administration was not in a rush to nominate a new Federal Reserve Chair to replace Jerome Powell.

The Hill on MSN · 1d

Bessent: Trump ‘not going to fire’ Powell

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday insisted that President Trump isn’t going to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, but suggested that the pressure on the Fed to lower interest

MarketWatch · 1d

Trump says he had only a few people in mind to replace Powell, but Bessent now says it’s a ‘long list’

Bessent said in an interview with Bloomberg on Wednesday that there is a “long list” of candidates for the job and that the process is just getting under way. “We’re not in a rush,” he added. Back To

Bessent Says ‘No Rush’ to Choose Successor to Fed’s Powell

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that there’s “no rush” to identify a successor to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, ...

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Scott Bessent Swats Down Jonathan Lemire’s Gotcha Questions On Fed Chair

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed MSNBC host Jonathan Lemire’s negatively framed questions on Wednesday about ...

Bessent tamps down Powell threats

Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Bessent: ...

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Powell calls for 'safe, sound' U.S. bank system as Bessent shows vague support

U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell spoke of a need to maintain a "safe, sound and efficient" U.S. banking system while Treasury ...

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Scott Bessent backs Jerome Powell: 'There's nothing that tells me he should step down right now’

Amid tensions with the White House, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent backed Fed Chair Jerome Powell, saying there's no need ...

Raw Story on MSN1d

Trump lashes out moments after White House insider vows Jerome Powell won't be fired

President Donald Trump lashed out at Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Truth Social Wednesday moments after Treasury Secretary Scott ...

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says ‘formal process’ to find Jerome Powell’s successor has started

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that a “formal process” to find a successor for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome ...

Trump Flips Out Over WSJ Report Detailing 1 Piece Of Advice He Got From Scott Bessent

President Donald Trump on Sunday disputed a Wall Street Journal story alleging that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged ...

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