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Trump Accuses Fed of Fraud Amid Political Turmoil

7/26/2025

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Tensions flared as Donald Trump confronted Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell about the staggering $2.5 billion renovation costs, accusing the Fed of fraud. In a separate turn of events, the U.S. pulled out of Gaza ceasefire negotiations, while the Justice Department initiated a probe into the Obama administration's conduct during the 2016 election, stirring political unrest.

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Tensions flared as Donald Trump confronted Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell about the staggering $2.5 billion renovation costs, accusing the Fed of fraud. In a separate turn of events, the U.S. pulled out of Gaza ceasefire negotiations, while the Justice Department initiated a probe into the Obama administration's conduct during the 2016 election, stirring political unrest.