TRUMP VS. FEDERAL RESERVE INDEPENDENCE
Political pressure and legal actions by the Trump administration targeting the Federal Reserve, its chair Jerome Powell, and the broader principle of central bank independence from executive interference
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Warsh strikes a hawkish tone in Europe: our job is price stability
EL PAÍSWarsh entona la melodía del ‘halcón’ en Europa: “Nuestro trabajo es la estabilidad de precios”
Jul 1, 2026, 03:03 PM
Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh strikes a hawkish tone in Europe, defending the institution's independence after a Supreme Court ruling and saying inflation risks have eased, insisting the Fed's job is price stability.
Can the US Federal Reserve curb inflation without raising rates?
AL JAZEERA ARABICهل يمكن للفدرالي الأمريكي كبح التضخم دون رفع الفائدة؟
Jun 30, 2026, 10:30 AM
An Al Jazeera report examines whether the US Federal Reserve can tighten monetary policy and curb inflation without raising interest rates, affecting borrowing costs and market dynamics in the US, global and Arab economies. The analysis explores alternative policy tools.
In Major Ruling, US Supreme Court 'Supercharges' Donald Trump's Powers
NDTVJun 29, 2026, 04:08 PM
The US Supreme Court allowed Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to keep her position while she fights President Trump's effort to fire her over mortgage fraud allegations, which she denies. NDTV reported the ruling as one that further expands Trump's powers.
US Supreme Court rules Trump's dismissal of Fed Governor invalid
NHK WORLDトランプ大統領のFRB理事解任通知 米連邦最高裁が無効の判断
Jun 29, 2026, 02:39 PM
The US Supreme Court ruled on the 29th that President Trump's notice dismissing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook was invalid. Trump had announced last August that he was removing Cook over alleged mortgage fraud, but she had sued, arguing the dismissal was unjustified.
Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
BBC WORLDJun 29, 2026, 02:33 PM
The US Supreme Court blocked President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the removal fight back to the lower courts.
US Supreme Court blocks Trump's move to fire Lisa Cook in his attempt to undermine the Fed's independence
EL PAÍSEl Tribunal Supremo de EE UU impide la maniobra de Trump de despedir a Lisa Cook en su intento de socavar la independencia de la Fed
Jun 29, 2026, 02:23 PM
The US Supreme Court blocked President Trump's move to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook in his attempt to undermine the Fed's independence. The justices found that the president had not proven 'just cause' to remove her.
Warsh, Fed chair, makes his European debut with three messages
EL PAÍSWarsh, presidente de la Fed, debuta en Europa con tres mensajes
Jun 29, 2026, 03:30 AM
Fed chair Warsh made his European debut with three messages at the central bankers' annual forum in Sintra. The gathering took place amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty, with the American as its star speaker.