What happens if the Fed loses its independence?
Episode Date: January 13, 2026The Trump Justice Department has subpoenaed the Federal Reserve for information related to its multibillion-dollar renovation of the Fed's headquarter...
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1826 episodes transcribedThe Trump Justice Department has subpoenaed the Federal Reserve for information related to its multibillion-dollar renovation of the Fed's headquarter...
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