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Fed Dissenters Defend Call for July Rate Cut as Trump Intensifies Attacks on Powell The New York TimesFed governors Bowman, Waller explain their dissents, say waiting to cut rates threatens economy CNBCFed holds rates steady but sees first double dissent in three decades The Hill
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Fed governor to resign early, handing Trump immediate opening on board The Washington PostFed Governor Kugler is resigning, giving Trump a nominee on committee that sets interest rates CNBCFed Governor Steps Down Early, Giving Trump Opportunity to Shape Central Bank The New York TimesInvestors react to Kugler's resignation, firing of BLS commissioner Reuters
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The resignation comes as President Trump has openly pressured the central bank to lower interest rates and called for Jerome H. Powell, the chair, to step down.
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Trump fires labor statistics chief after large revision to jobs report The Washington PostTrump fires commissioner of labor statistics after weaker-than-expected jobs figures slam markets CNBCFed Governor Steps Down Early, Giving Trump Opportunity to Appoint New Official The New York TimesSenate to Trump on job numbers: Don't shoot the messenger Axios
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Her resignation now paves the way for Trump to put his own nominee in for the Board of Governors.
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