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Jan 20 2026FINANCE

Powell's Courtroom Dilemma: Politics and the Fed

Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve's leader, faces a tricky situation. He's considering attending a Supreme Court hearing about whether President Trump can dismiss Lisa Cook, a Fed governor. However, not everyone agrees that this is a wise move. Scott Bessent, a prominent figure in finance, advises

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