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  • Trump Says Furor Over Powell Probe Won’t Delay Fed Pick

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    President Donald Trump said he would announce his nomination to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell within “the next few weeks” despite the backlash over a Justice Department probe into the remodeling of the central bank’s headquarters that has threatened his ability to secure a confirmation. Trump was asked about his plans during a factory tour in Michigan, and indicated he planned to push ahead despite concern expressed by key Republican lawmakers. The president also criticized Senator Thom Tillis, a retiring North Carolina Republican and swing vote on the Senate Banking Committee, who has said he ... (full story)

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Twocans
Jan 14, 2026 2:01am
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The reason the market has "shrugged off the news" is the desensitized world we live with that encompasses waste, fraud and abuse "like never seen before". From the DOGE Probe with Elon's findings of massive waste, Department of Education losing millions, the Somali fiasco, CA Hi Speed Railway billions gone and now another renovation at taxpayers expense while the national debt climbs full speed ahead. I'll leave the door open on the White House Ballroom expansion to see what spins?
Trader#B6EE
Jan 14, 2026 3:50am
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the orange monkey will be furious if the senate rejects his pick for the new char
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Trader#D086
Jan 14, 2026 4:11am
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The orange idiot will destroy everything. Arrest him before it's too late.
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Metrii
Jan 14, 2026 4:36am
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this dude need to go
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LightchaserG
Jan 14, 2026 5:25am
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He can nominate and announce whom ever he wants. though he wont be approved by the Senate till threats and processes are finished.so good luck to him :-D
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oxbuck
Jan 14, 2026 5:50pm
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Watch, and learn:
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Trader#8063
Jan 13, 2026 11:09pm
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Trade Presidant Donald Trump Said He Would
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Trader#359E
Jan 14, 2026 12:04am
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you cant do this
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