Fed Chair Jerome Powell faces growing criticism after the Federal Reserve's HQ renovation costs surged from $1.9B to $2.5B. Trump allies accuse him of mismanagement, sparking speculation about his early resignation,

Fueling speculation, Bill Pulte—chair of government-backed lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—claimed in a post on X that Powell may not finish his term. Pulte has repeatedly called for Powell’s resignation,

Jerome Powell’s cautious rate policy sparks fierce criticism and succession talks, putting his Fed Chair tenure under unprecedented scrutiny.