Trump's fight with the Federal Reserve over Jerome Powell and Lisa Cook

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26% left · 59% center · 15% right of 383 independent sources among the outlets we track, across 92 stories.

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1. November 2024

   Nov 7– 8Powell says he would not resign as Fed chief if Trump asked for his resignation18 articles · 16 independent sources

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2. December 2024

   Dec 8Trump says he won’t seek to remove Fed Chair Powell8 articles · 8 independent sources

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3. January 2025

   Jan 23– 29Fed likely to hold rates steady despite Trump call for cuts as it awaits tariff, immigration changes21 articles · 15 independent sources

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4. Jan 27– 30The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains stubborn31 articles · 22 independent sources

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5. February 2025

   Feb 19Fed officials are worried about tariffs' impact on inflation and see rate cuts on hold, minutes show9 articles · 9 independent sources

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6. March 2025

   Mar 19Fed keeps interest rates unchanged; what this means for you27 articles · 17 independent sources

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7. April 2025

   Apr 4Fed chair says Trump tariffs will likely raise inflation, slow economic growth31 articles · 25 independent sources

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8. Apr 16– 22Trump ramps up attacks on Powell, demands ‘loser' Fed chair lower rates ‘NOW'45 articles · 30 independent sources

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9. Apr 17– 23Trump says he has 'no intention' of firing Federal Reserve chair61 articles · 36 independent sources

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10. Apr 21– 22Gold surges to new record high after Trump’s repeated attacks on US Fed chief6 articles · 6 independent sources

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11. Apr 25Why Trump's call for the Fed to cut interest rates may not help consumers7 articles · 7 independent sources

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12. May 2025

    May 6– 7The Fed will likely hold interest rates steady as Trump's tariffs spark uncertainty38 articles · 22 independent sources

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13. May 7Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment10 articles · 9 independent sources

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14. June 2025

    Jun 18Takeaways from the Fed’s decision to keep rates on hold as officials watch Trump’s tariffs and Israel-Iran conflict5 articles · 5 independent sources

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15. July 2025

    Jul 1Powell says the Fed would have cut rates this year if it weren’t for tariffs7 articles · 7 independent sources

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16. Jul 3Trump calls for Fed Chair Jerome Powell to immediately resign: ‘Too late’7 articles · 6 independent sources

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17. Jul 10– 14Powell asks inspector general to review $2.5 billion renovation after Trump blasts Fed project10 articles · 7 independent sources

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18. Jul 11– 16Trump 'not planning' to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite reports25 articles · 13 independent sources

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19. Jul 25Trump says he believes Powell is ready to start lowering rates5 articles · 4 independent sources

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20. Jul 30– 31The Fed holds interest rates steady despite intense pressure from Trump37 articles · 19 independent sources

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21. August 2025

    Aug 1– 2Fed governor Adriana Kugler resigning, opening up spot for Trump to fill11 articles · 11 independent sources

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22. Aug 5Trump: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent doesn't want to be Federal Reserve chair9 articles · 9 independent sources

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23. Aug 5– 6Trump narrows Fed chair candidates to four, excluding Treasury Secretary Bessent8 articles · 8 independent sources

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24. Aug 7– 8Trump to nominate top economic aide Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve board24 articles · 21 independent sources

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25. Aug 12Trump threatens to sue ‘loser’ Jerome Powell: ‘Steve Manouychin really gave me a ‘beauty’11 articles · 11 independent sources

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26. Aug 20– 22Trump says he will fire Fed governor Lisa Cook if she doesn't resign26 articles · 18 independent sources

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27. Aug 20Trump calls on Fed governor to resign over mortgage fraud accusations28 articles · 28 independent sources

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28. Aug 21– 22Fed chair Powell to give high-stakes speech at Jackson Hole amid Trump attacks17 articles · 14 independent sources

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29. Aug 26Who is Lisa Cook? What to know about the Fed Governor who Trump says he's firing8 articles · 5 independent sources

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30. Aug 26– 27Trump seeks to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook128 articles · 68 independent sources

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31. Aug 26– 29Fed’s Cook sues White House to block her firing from board74 articles · 42 independent sources

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32. Aug 26– 29Trump official lodges new criminal referral against Fed Governor Lisa Cook6 articles · 6 independent sources

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33. Aug 28– 31How the Fed losing its independence could affect Americans’ everyday lives10 articles · 8 independent sources

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34. September 2025

    Sep 4Trump's Fed nominee says he'd keep his White House job even if confirmed by the Senate7 articles · 7 independent sources

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35. Sep 4Trump Fed nominee to tell senators its independence is critical5 articles · 4 independent sources

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36. Sep 4DOJ launches criminal probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations16 articles · 16 independent sources

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37. Sep 10Judge temporarily blocks Trump's firing of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook62 articles · 36 independent sources

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38. Sep 10Trump's Federal Reserve board nominee is approved by Senate committee7 articles · 7 independent sources

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39. Sep 11– 19Trump asks Supreme Court to allow firing of Fed Gov. Lisa Cook53 articles · 34 independent sources

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40. Sep 13Fed Governor Lisa Cook claimed 2nd residence as 'vacation home,' undercutting Trump fraud claims20 articles · 13 independent sources

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41. Sep 14– 16Appeals court rejects Trump's bid to unseat Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook ahead of rate vote32 articles · 25 independent sources

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42. Sep 15The Fed faces economic uncertainty and political pressure as it decides whether to cut rates12 articles · 7 independent sources

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43. Sep 15– 16Trump pick Stephen Miran confirmed as Federal Reserve governor20 articles · 19 independent sources

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44. Sep 16Senate approves White House economist to serve on Fed board9 articles · 7 independent sources

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45. Sep 16– 18Fed rate cuts: What they mean for you109 articles · 55 independent sources

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46. Sep 25Greenspan, Bernanke and Yellen urge Supreme Court to let Lisa Cook keep her job as a Fed governor9 articles · 9 independent sources

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47. October 2025

    Oct 1– 2Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now37 articles · 37 independent sources

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48. Oct 28– 29Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook60 articles · 36 independent sources

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49. December 2025

    Dec 1Trump says he has made his choice for next Fed chair: ‘I know who I’m going to pick’6 articles · 6 independent sources

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50. Dec 10– 11Federal Reserve votes to cut interest rates for a 3rd time70 articles · 43 independent sources

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51. January 2026

    Jan 12DOJ investigation of Powell sparks backlash, support for Fed independence7 articles · 6 independent sources

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52. Jan 12– 13A Look At The DOJ Investigation Of The Fed’s Jerome Powell58 articles · 33 independent sources

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53. Jan 12Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank, threatens criminal indictment48 articles · 32 independent sources

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54. Jan 19AP Source: Fed Chair Powell to attend Supreme Court argument on Cook case10 articles · 10 independent sources

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55. Jan 19– 22Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Lisa Cook on Fed board despite Trump attempt to fire her55 articles · 34 independent sources

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56. Jan 19Gold, silver hit records and stocks fall as Trump fans trade fears5 articles · 4 independent sources

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57. Jan 28Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady6 articles · 6 independent sources

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58. Jan 28Fed expected to pause rate cuts after 3 straight reductions amid uncertainty over jobs, inflation8 articles · 7 independent sources

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59. Jan 29– 30Trump says he will announce his Federal Reserve chair nominee on Friday morning14 articles · 14 independent sources

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60. Jan 30Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair112 articles · 56 independent sources

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61. February 2026

    Feb 4Stephen Miran resigns from the White House, keeping his seat at the Fed8 articles · 8 independent sources

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62. Feb 18– 19WH adviser Hassett urges 'discipline' for Fed economists over tariff study7 articles · 7 independent sources

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63. March 2026

    Mar 13– 14US federal judge quashes subpoenas in Fed chair investigation16 articles · 15 independent sources

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64. Mar 13– 14Judge blocks DOJ subpoenas involving Fed Chair Jerome Powell21 articles · 13 independent sources

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65. Mar 17– 18Federal Reserve projects one rate cut this year and sees limited economic impact from Iran war17 articles · 15 independent sources

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66. Mar 17– 19Fed keeps interest rates steady: Here's what to know31 articles · 14 independent sources

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67. April 2026

    Apr 14Fed nominee Kevin Warsh discloses assets worth over $100 million7 articles · 7 independent sources

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68. Apr 15Once again, Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell28 articles · 28 independent sources

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69. Apr 21Warsh says there is no pressure from Trump to cut rates even as president pushes for them publicly8 articles · 8 independent sources

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70. Apr 24– 25Department of Justice drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing path for Warsh49 articles · 32 independent sources

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71. Apr 26– 29Kevin Warsh is one step closer to top job at the Fed after Trump’s pick approved by Senate committee12 articles · 12 independent sources

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72. Apr 26Tillis says he’s ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Trump’s pick as Fed chair9 articles · 9 independent sources

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73. May 2026

    May 12– 14Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell67 articles · 38 independent sources

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74. May 22Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair, but Trump’s rate cuts look increasingly unlikely24 articles · 21 independent sources

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75. June 2026

    Jun 16– 17Fed Likely Holding Interest Rates Steady In Kevin Warsh’s First Meeting10 articles · 6 independent sources

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76. Jun 29Supreme Court says Trump can't fire Fed governor Lisa Cook11 articles · 9 independent sources

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77. Jun 29– 30High court issues split decisions on Trump’s control of executive board members15 articles · 1 independent sources

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78. July 2026

    Jul 1Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation11 articles · 11 independent sources

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79. Jul 9– 10Fed Chairman Warsh names members of monetary policy task forces10 articles · 10 independent sources

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80. Jul 12– 15Warsh says Fed has ‘no tolerance’ for high inflation but provides no hints on next move29 articles · 15 independent sources

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81. Jul 14– 17Takeaways from Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s first congressional testimony14 articles · 14 independent sources

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82. Jul 15Elizabeth Warren blasts Kevin Warsh, saying he ‘seems to invite corruption’9 articles · 9 independent sources

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83. Jul 28– 31Fed holds rates steady but three officials back increase141 articles · 58 independent sources

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84. August 2026

    Aug 1Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be ‘Rocket Fuel’ for the economy. He is losing that fight so far6 articles · 6 independent sources

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85. Aug 7– 8Trump administration moves ahead with efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook66 articles · 28 independent sources

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86. Aug 17– 20'Many' Fed officials think higher rates will be needed if inflation stays high10 articles · 9 independent sources

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87. Aug 26– 27Fed governor Lisa Cook slams Trump's renewed threat to fire her11 articles · 11 independent sources

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88. Aug 27– 31Warsh raises stakes for Fed’s next meeting and other takeaways from Jackson Hole conference85 articles · 48 independent sources

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89. September 2026

    Sep 4– 5Trump says he will cease trading with top partners unless Fed lowers rates28 articles · 22 independent sources

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90. Sep 13– 20Federal Reserve rate hike reflects new world of sticky inflation and faster growth300 articles · 112 independent sources

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91. Sep 14– 18Warsh wins credibility with Fed rate hike: 5 takeaways25 articles · 20 independent sources

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92. Sep 18– 22Federal Reserve official says inflation persistence led her to support interest rate hike12 articles · 11 independent sources

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