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Open Dissent at the FOMC Is the Strongest Proof of Fed Independence in Years

Three FOMC members voted against this week's rate hold while the White House demanded cuts. We argue the public fight is evidence of Fed independence, not a symptom of decay.

30 Jul 2026 ·10 min read

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