Trump-Powell Clash Overshadows Warsh Hearing
April 21, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via Politico
A heated clash between President Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell dominates a Senate hearing on Kevin Warsh's potential Fed role, pulling focus from the nominee's qualifications. Trump's direct criticism of Powell's rate policies underscores his push for looser money to fuel American growth over bureaucratic caution. This showdown exposes deep rifts in economic policymaking, with Trump prioritizing working families' wallets against Powell's inflation hawks. Read more about this...