Event Brief
Trump renews Powell resignation call after Fed watchdog finding
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 30, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET
UPDATED Oct 01, 2026 at 5:08 AM ET
Summary: The Federal Reserve’s watchdog said it found no grounds for a criminal referral over about a $1 billion cost overrun tied to renovations of the Fed’s Washington buildings, while faulting project oversight. President Donald Trump renewed his call for former Fed chair Jerome Powell to resign.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump renewed calls for former Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell to resign after a Fed watchdog finding on a renovation cost overrun.
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump renewed his resignation call in response to the watchdog’s findings about renovation cost overruns and oversight.
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