Fed, Michael Barr and Trump

Michael Barr Didn’t Want Legal Battle for Fed Job, Even If He Could Win
Michael Barr says his choice to step down from his role as Vice Chair for Supervision came down to the calculus that even winning a fight with the incoming Trump administration to stay would be a loss for the Federal Reserve.
Fed Vice Chair Barr Steps Down to Sidestep Potential Legal Battle With Trump
The Federal Reserve’s top banking regulator said he would step down from his position, but will stay on as a Fed governor.
Top Fed bank regulator Michael Barr to resign after Trump becomes president
Federal Reserve Vice Chairman for Supervision Michael Barr's resignation was tendered in order to avoid a possible clash with Trump over his role.
After Trump's criticism, Michael Barr to resign as vice chair of Federal Reserve
Michael Barr, the vice chair for supervision at the Federal Reserve, said he will leave his post in February, giving President Donald Trump a chance to fill one of the top positions on the powerful central bank.
Fed’s Barr to step down as vice chair for supervision
Michael Barr will continue to serve on the Federal Reserve’s board of governors, the central bank said Monday.
Pro Take: Crypto Could Get a Boost as Barr Departs as Fed’s Supervisory Head
Trump-picked leaders at the FDIC and OCC along with a new supervisory point person at the Fed may lead to softer crypto regulation.
Michael Barr stepped down to protect the Fed, says Mohamed El-Erian
Erian, chief economic advisor at Allianz and president of Queens’ College at Cambridge University, joins CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to discuss economic outlooks.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael Barr to Step Down Amid Crypto Regulation Controversy
Michael Barr, the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Vice Chair for Supervision, has announced his resignation, effective on February 28, 2025, or sooner if a successor is appointed. Barr’s departure follows growing criticism from the crypto community,
Fed's Barr to resign early from regulatory job to avoid legal fight with Trump
Michael Barr, the Federal Reserve's top regulatory cop, said he will step down on Feb. 28, in a surprise move that will avert ...
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Barr’s likely replacement advocates ‘pragmatic’ approach
In a speech Thursday, Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman appeared to preview her approach if she’s the incoming president’s ...
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Barr's self-demotion changes little for regulatory outlook
Michael Barr's surprise announcement that he will step down as the Federal Reserve's chief regulator could ultimately mean ...
With Barr's exit from regulatory role, Trump gets early chance to reshape Fed
Federal Reserve Vice Chair of Supervision Michael Barr's decision on Monday to resign early from his regulatory oversight ...
Trump is a convicted felon, but he got off scot-free. It's a travesty. | Opinion
The Tennessean's letters reflect the views of the authors and add to public discourse. At issue: Sentencing of Donald Trump ...
Wall Street notches another win as Fed's Barr clears the way for gentler banking regulator
"Barr's resignation of the vice chair role, while remaining a governor, is actually very clever," Graham said. "It preserves ...
Former Colorado CEO indicted for using company's money for cars, trips
The federal indictment was filed Dec. 18. It accuses Matthew John Barr of defrauding Survwest, LLC, a surveying company based ...
Bloomberg Law: Nippon, US Steel Sue & Barr Steps Down
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