Fed Independence at Risk? Lummis and Hassett Discuss Powell Probe Amid Extravagant Spending Claims

Source: CryptoNewsNet Original Title: Fed Independence at Risk? Lummis and Hassett Discuss Powell Probe Amid Extravagant Spending Claims Original Link: White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett defended the DOJ scrutiny linked to Fed Chair Jerome Powell and framed it as a basic review of spending. He said extreme building costs justify federal investigation, even as critics warn it could pressure the central bank.