Federal Reserve Independence Under Siege: What Washington’s Power Play Means for America

The recent escalation involving the Justice Department threatening Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell with criminal indictment over a minor building renovation issue is more than bureaucratic nitpicking; it is a direct assault on one of America's most important independent institutions. This aggressive move comes amid President Trump's repeated attacks aimed at undermining the Federal Reserve's ability to make decisions free from political pressure. Why Must the Fed Remain Independent? The Federal Reserve holds enormous sway over our economy, controlling short-term interest rates that dictate borrowing costs for American families and businesses. History teaches us that when presidents interfere with this...