“Powell’s got good relationships with the Hill,” the aide added, noting that Powell, who was appointed by Trump and is a Republican, can “call in favors” with key GOP chairs in Congress.

Some GOP senators criticized Powell, however, for characterizing tariffs as a potential driver of inflation. Sen. Pete Ricketts, a Republican from Nebraska, ...

President Trump’s attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have Republicans bracing for a confrontation that could put the Fed’s independence and credibility in jeopardy.

Trump's attacks on Fed Chairman Jay Powell worry Washington Republicans, ... withdrew from consideration in 2019 after facing Republican opposition in Congress.

President Trump’s ramped-up attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have Washington Republicans bracing for a confrontation that could make the turmoil in the financial markets much wo… ...

President Trump’s ramped-up attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have Washington Republicans bracing for a confrontation that could make the turmoil in the financial markets much wo… ...