What Next | Can Congress Stop Trump's Takeover?
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Tensions Between Federal Oversight and Presidential Authority
This chapter examines the conflicts between a Federal Reserve governor and the Trump administration over inflation, tariffs, and the ethics of Federal Reserve oversight. It highlights the administration's attempts to exert control over independent agencies, including significant events involving the Bureau of Labor Statistics and mass resignations at the CDC. The discussion raises critical concerns about the credibility of economic data and the implications of politicizing these essential institutions.
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