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It’s a historic moment for the US Federal Reserve. While Donald Trump isn’t the first president to put pressure on the central bank, he is the only one who has tried to fire one of its governors. And while established economic principles provide the Fed with good reason to resist political bullying, it’s the markets that actually hold the cards. How they react may determine the fate of the Fed's independence. Powell Probe Stirs Republican Outcry, Jeopardizing Trump Agenda: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-12/trump-faces-fed-roadblock-as-key-republican-blasts-justice-probe?srnd=homepage-americas Fed Served With DOJ Subpoenas; Powell Vows to Stand Firm: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-12/powell-says-justice-department-served-fed-with-subpoenas What’s at Stake in the Fight Over the Federal Reserve’s Independence: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-12/why-fed-independence-matters-for-interest-rates-and-the-us-economy Understand the most important stories of the day with context and analysis only Bloomberg can deliver. Subscribe to Bloomberg’s flagship newsletter Evening Briefing Americas: https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/evening-americas #Trump #Government #Economy -------- Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for $1.99/month for the first 3 months: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for curious minds on today’s biggest topics. Hosted by experts covering stories you haven’t seen and viewpoints you haven’t heard, you’ll discover cinematic, data-led shows that investigate the intersection of business and culture. Exploring every angle of climate change, technology, finance, sports and beyond, Bloomberg Originals is business as you’ve never seen it. Subscribe for business news, but not as you've known it: exclusive interviews, fascinating profiles, data-driven analysis, and the latest in tech innovation from around the world. Visit our partner channel Bloomberg News for global news and insight in an instant.