Transparency - Trump threatens to fire Powell, nominates Warsh as Fed chair

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Trump threatens to fire Powell, nominates Warsh as Fed chair

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Will Kevin Warsh be confirmed as Fed chair given Senator Tillis's threat to block the nomination?

Is the DOJ criminal investigation into Powell over Fed renovations truly closed or could it be reopened?

Will Powell actually be fired by Trump if he does not leave by May 15?

How will the Iran war affect US interest rate decisions?

Will Senate Republicans have enough votes to confirm Warsh?

Status of DOJ investigation into Powellfactual

The investigation is ongoing; prosecutors showed up at the construction site on Tuesday.

According to The Guardian - Main UK

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The investigation has been closed, but a top official suggested it could be reopened.

According to Daily Mail - Money

Context: Determines whether Powell's stated reason for staying on (to see the investigation through) is based on an active or closed probe.

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