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What was the actual cost of the Fed renovation that Powell defended?

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The Federal Reserve renovation costs $2.5 billion, but Trump claimed $3.1 billion by incorrectly including costs from the Martin Building completed in 2021. Powell immediately corrected Trump in front...

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