Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Coverage of Federal Reserve Board of Governors in the Nexus archive.
- Ex-US Fed adviser gets 3 years in prison in China secrets case
John Harold Rogers was sentenced to three years in prison for lying to investigators about sharing confidential monetary policy information with Chinese intelligence operatives. The conviction followed a trial on February 3.
- Ruling proves Fed is unique agency, Lisa Cook's lawyer says
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that President Trump cannot fire Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve Board of Governors member. The decision was discussed by Cook's lead counsel, Abbe Lowell, with Geoff Bennett.
- Supreme Court cements Trump's power over agencies long considered independent
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a 91-year-old precedent that limited presidential authority to remove members of independent agencies, ruling in a 6-3 decision that President Trump's 2025 firing of Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter without cause was lawful. The ruling, which weakened the 1935 Humphrey's Executor case, expanded presidential control over agencies like the FTC, which were previously considered checks on executive power.
- Stephen Miran, Trump’s economic guru, is leaving the Fed. What happens now?
Stephen Miran is resigning from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, facilitating a smooth leadership transition to incoming chair Kevin Warsh. Analysts believe his departure will not significantly impact the Fed's policy direction, though speculation continues about whether Miran will return to the Trump administration or pursue private sector opportunities.
- Two Democrats cross aisle to advance Warsh’s Fed chair nomination
Two Democratic Senators voted to advance Kevin Warsh's nomination to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, supporting President Trump's nominee for chair. The nomination will be confirmed in the coming days. This move brings Warsh closer to leading the Fed.
- Watch: Kevin Warsh sidesteps question about Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook
Kevin Warsh avoided answering questions about President Trump's attempt to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors during a hearing with Sen. Angela Alsobrooks. The case is now before the Supreme Court, and Warsh stated the Fed should 'stay in its lane.'
- Former Senior Adviser for the Federal Reserve Indicted on Charges of Economic Espionage
John Harold Rogers, a former senior adviser for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, was arrested and indicted on charges of economic espionage for allegedly conspiring to steal Federal Reserve trade secrets on behalf of the People's Republic of China.