Global Leaders Warn of Risks to Fed Independence Amid Trump and Democratic Tensions

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Fed's independence amid criticism from Trump, while ECB President Lagarde warned that Trump's interference could threaten the global economy. The article also covers Guatemala's willingness to accept deported children, criticism of RFK Jr's leadership at CDC, Trump planning to award Rudy Giuliani the Medal of Freedom, and nationwide Labor Day protests advocating for workers' rights.
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