"This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss why Trump is stepping up his attacks on Fed Chair Powell and how it could backfire, the increasingly inflammatory actions of ICE and the slim likelihood of justice for Renee Good in Minneapolis, and the Trump administration's unsettling efforts to sow doubt about election integrity ahead of the midterms. Here are some notes and references from this week's show:"
"Colby Smith for The New York Times: Fed Changes Course and Takes On Trump's Political Fight Greg Ip for The Wall Street Journal (Analysis): Trump's Investigation of Powell Is Also a Warning to the Next Fed Chair Max Zahn for ABC News: Inflation held firm in December, testing Fed amid DOJ probe into Powell Jason Furman for The New York Times (Opinion - Guest Essay): Trump's Attack on the Fed Is Already Backfiring"
Trump's escalation against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell aims to influence monetary policy and exerts political pressure that risks undermining the Fed's independence and market confidence. ICE actions in Minneapolis have become increasingly inflammatory, prompting scrutiny of deadly-force guidelines, training, internal accountability, DOJ and FBI inquiries, and senior departures after refusal to open probes. The prospects for justice for Renee Good appear slim amid agency resistance and contested accounts. The Trump administration is promoting narratives that sow doubt about election integrity ahead of the midterms, increasing risks to public trust in democratic processes and institutions.
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