Washington, July 18, 2025 (AFP) - What to know about Trump's effort to oust Fed Chair Powell

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US President Donald Trump this week escalated attacks on central bank chair Jerome Powell, suggesting he could be dismissed for "fraud" over his handling of a renovation project at the Federal Reserve's headquarters. The US leader's focus on the Fed's $2.5 billion renovation project comes after months of growing criticism targeting the independent central bank chief -- as the bank held interest rates steady despite Trump's insistence that it shou......

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