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Fired BLS head joins list of people fired by Trump

She joins a growing list of people fired by Trump since January.

Fortune · Aug 4, 2025

White House advisers defend Trump’s firing of official behind jobs data

Trump administration officials question data amid condemnation of dismissal of Bureau of Labor Statistics head.

Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2025

Trump officials scramble to justify firing of economic statistician – as critics say ‘scary’ move is a sign of ‘authoritiarianism’

Trump’s allies defend firing of ‘propaganda’ author, but won’t echo president’s claims numbers were cooked by Biden appointee

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025

‘The independence of the Fed is absolutely critical’: Jamie Dimon warns Trump against firing Jerome Powell

Markets drop, Trump walks back, repeat.

We Got This Covered · Jul 17, 2025

Death to Big Bird

Plus: Jerome Powell on Trump's kill list, conservatives embrace speech restrictions, homeschooling heat, and more...

Reason · Jul 17, 2025

Trump-Powell Feud Heats Up: Odds Of Fed Chair Ouster Spike

A political firestorm erupted on Wall Street Wednesday as speculations surged that President Donald Trump could fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before his term ends, reigniting fears over central bank independence.

Benzinga · Jul 16, 2025

Trump’s Epstein tirade, Fed chair threats drown out Vance’s ‘big’ bill sales pitch - Roll Call

Vice President Vance went to Pennsylvania to sell Republicans' tax law, but President Trump stole the show with more Oval Office theatrics.

Roll Call · Jul 16, 2025

JP Morgan chief defends independence of Fed chair amid Trump attacks

Jamie Dimon cautions against interference as treasury secretary says process to replace Jerome Powell has begun

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025

Scott Bessent confirms moves to replace Jerome Powell are under way: 'There's a formal process that’s already starting'

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon responded hours later that he believes Fed independence is "absolutely critical."

Fortune · Jul 15, 2025

Trump Gets FAQ'd By Powell—No Champagne Rooms, Just Clearing Cancer Dust

The Federal Reserve is under fire from the Trump administration over a controversial renovation project at its Washington headquarters, which has soared past its original $2.5 billion estimate.

Benzinga · Jul 14, 2025