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Powell to face questions at Wednesday Fed news conference after rate decision — Static01.nyt.com

Powell to face questions at Wednesday Fed news conference after rate decision

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will take reporters’ questions on Wednesday after the central bank announces its decision on interest rates. The central bank is widely expected to leave borrowing costs unchanged after policymakers voted to cut interest rates at the past three meetings. Wall Street and Washington are watching

Economists warn a Trump-controlled Fed could bring short-term boost, long-term pain — Static01.nyt.com

Economists warn a Trump-controlled Fed could bring short-term boost, long-term pain

President Trump has signaled he wants the Federal Reserve to lower short-term interest rates, and New York Times columnist Jeff Sommer warns that cutting rates beyond what economic conditions warrant could create a short-term boom while producing longer-term problems such as higher inflation and damage to the Fed’s credibility.

Supreme Court justices express concern about threats to Federal Reserve independence — Static01.nyt.com

Supreme Court justices express concern about threats to Federal Reserve independence

At a Supreme Court hearing on Jan. 21, 2026, justices signaled unease about President Trump’s effort to remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa D. Cook and the broader implications for the Fed’s independence. During roughly two hours of oral argument, several justices raised economic worries as the administration defended

Supreme Court signals narrow ruling for Fed governor Lisa Cook — Static01.nyt.com

Supreme Court signals narrow ruling for Fed governor Lisa Cook

After two hours of arguments on Wednesday, the Supreme Court appeared likely to rule narrowly and provisionally in favor of Federal Reserve governor Lisa D. Cook, whom President Trump has sought to remove based on an accusation of mortgage fraud. Some justices voiced reluctance to undermine the Federal Reserve’s

Supreme Court to weigh whether Trump can remove Fed governor Lisa Cook — Static01.nyt.com

Supreme Court to weigh whether Trump can remove Fed governor Lisa Cook

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday on whether President Trump can remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, a case that tests the long‑standing independence of the central bank. Justices have in other cases allowed Mr. Trump to oust leaders of independent agencies, but they have signaled the

Trump Seeks to Reshape Federal Reserve as Supreme Court Considers Firing of Governor — Static01.nyt.com

Trump Seeks to Reshape Federal Reserve as Supreme Court Considers Firing of Governor

The case set to reach the Supreme Court on Wednesday centers on President Trump’s authority to fire Lisa Cook, a governor on the Federal Reserve Board. Beyond the specific dismissal, Mr. Trump has repeatedly signaled a broader aim to fill the Fed with political loyalists who would pursue sharp,

Supreme Court to hear case over Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook — I.insider.com

Supreme Court to hear case over Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook

Businessinsider reports the Supreme Court will hold oral arguments on Wednesday on Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook's future, a case intensified by a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Justice Department subpoenas to the central bank. Cook, a Biden nominee sworn in 2022 and the first

Bessent Says Powell's Attendance at Supreme Court Arguments Was 'a Mistake' — Static01.nyt.com

Bessent Says Powell's Attendance at Supreme Court Arguments Was 'a Mistake'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that it was a mistake for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell to attend Supreme Court oral arguments this week over whether President Trump has the authority to remove Fed governor Lisa D. Cook. Mr. Bessent made the remark speaking to CNBC on

DOJ Subpoenas Complicate Supreme Court Review of Trump’s Bid to Remove Lisa Cook — Static01.nyt.com

DOJ Subpoenas Complicate Supreme Court Review of Trump’s Bid to Remove Lisa Cook

The Supreme Court is set to hear President Trump’s effort to remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook as the Justice Department has issued subpoenas in a criminal investigation of Fed chair Jerome H. Powell, a development legal experts say could complicate the case. The solicitor general will argue to

Trump's moves put Federal Reserve independence to two early 2026 tests — Static01.nyt.com

Trump's moves put Federal Reserve independence to two early 2026 tests

President Trump has intensified efforts to reshape the Federal Reserve, setting up two major tests of the central bank’s independence early in 2026: his imminent choice to replace Jerome H. Powell as Fed chair, and a Supreme Court hearing on his attempt to remove governor Lisa D. Cook. Mr.