White House Uses Fed Renovation Disputes to Pressure Powell

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The Federal Reserve has quietly responded to criticisms from the Trump administration regarding its $2.5 billion renovation project by updating its website with a FAQ that defends the project and clarifies misconceptions, amidst ongoing political tensions and accusations of mismanagement and overspending.
Topics:top-news#federal-reserve#jerome-powell#political-attack#politics#renovation-project#trump-administration
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