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Bastille Day in 1945: Versailles, the city of the Sun King, swept up in republican jubilation
On Saturday, July 14, 1945, Versailles was celebrating as it had not done in years. But the carefree spirit of some clashed ...
Powell asks watchdog to probe Fed HQ renovations as Trump pressure grows
The move comes amid speculation that Trump, who has clashed with Powell over interest rates, might try to use the project to remove the Fed chief “for cause." ...
Trump budget chief Vought ramps up criticism of Powell, vows investigation into Fed renovations
Powell has said politics don't play a part in Fed rate decisions. He and his colleagues have held the key overnight borrowing ...
Under fire for cost overruns, Powell asks watchdog to review the Fed’s $2.5 billion renovation plan
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has asked the central bank’s inspector general to conduct an additional review of an ...
Princess Kate Makes a Joke About Her Youngest Upon Seeing a Portrait of Louis XIV
While visiting an art exhibit during the official French state visit, Kate Middleton made a cheeky comment about her youngest ...
White House accuses Powell of mismanaging Federal Reserve, citing headquarters renovation
President Donald Trump’s budget chief said that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell “has grossly mismanaged the Fed.” ...
FirstFT: White House opens new front of attack on Fed chief Jay Powell
Also in today’s newsletter, Reeves puts reform of UK cash ISAs on hold and Google is to agree cloud discount with US ...
Queen Camilla Attends Wimbledon Alongside Her Sister—and Hugh Grant
The Queen made a speedy exit from the French State Visit so she could watch the quarterfinals on Centre Court.
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Fed chair Jerome Powell rumored to be considering resigning amid tension with Trump cabinet
Jerome Powell has been rumored to be considering stepping down as chair of the Federal Reserve following relentless attacks ...