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Claim Text: The Federal Reserve Act stipulates that the president can remove a sitting Fed official only “for cause,” which has long been interpreted to mean gross negligence or a dereliction of duty.
Simplified Text: The Federal Reserve Act stipulates that the president can remove a sitting Fed official only "for cause," interpreted as gross negligence or dereliction of duty.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "law": "Federal Reserve Act" }
Subject Tags: Law Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Act Presidential Powers
UUID: 53ffc35e-9beb-47f6-b148-fcb22b7b4cd0
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 6:01 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 6:01 PM (1 week ago)

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Fed’s Watchdog Finds No Misconduct or Illegal Activity in Costly Renovations

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/30/business/fed-renovations-trump-powell-report.html

A Federal Reserve inspector general report found no misconduct or illegal activity in the central bank's nearly $2.5 billion renovation project, despite poor management. The findings undermine a Justice Department investigation into former Fed Chair Jerome H. Powell.

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