Former Obama financial adviser calls DOJ probe into Powell “entirely a pretext” over rates of interest

Multiple former Federal Reserve chairs and financial officers have signed a letter condemning the investigation into Jerome Powell, calling it an "unprecedented attempt" to undermine the central financial institution’s independence. Jason Furman, former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, and Jessica Levinson, CBS News authorized contributor, be part of to debate.

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