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National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 14, 2025.  Kevin Lamarque | Reuters National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that whether the Trump administration has the authority to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is “being looked into.” “But certainly, if there’s cause, he does,” Hassett said …

Trump could potentially fire Powell over Fed renovations, Hassett says  Axios Fed Defends Powell Amid Trump’s Criticism of Central Bank Renovations  The New York Times Exclusive | Two Kevins Battle to Be Next Fed Chair in Trump’s Apprentice-Style Contest  The Wall Street Journal Pimco Bond Chief Says Trump Will Make Orthodox Choice for Fed Chief  Bloomberg Trump’s next Fed chair pick already comes with …