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Leo Schwartz
Verified
Reporter, Fortune
New York
Beats
Biography
I am a freelance journalist based in New York specializing in stories about Latin America. My work has appeared in The Nation, Columbia Journalism Review, PBS NewsHour, and Roads & Kingdoms.
food,U.S.-Latin American relations labor, migrant communities trade, sports
Beauty, pets, products, celebrities.
Content
Trump has knives out for Jerome Powell, setting up a Supreme Court showdown over Federal Reserve independence
By Leo Schwartz Verified| Fortune Verified Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies before the House Committee on Financial Services in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on February 12, 2025. Alex Wong—Getty Images
Trump’s knives are out for Jerome Powell, setting up a Supreme Court showdown over the Fed’s independence
By Leo Schwartz Verified| Yahoo Verified President Trump has spent the first months of his presidency upending longstanding norms, from firing commissioners of independent agencies to ramping up tariffs against U.S. allies and rivals alike. But there is one line he hasn’t crossed: Firing the head of the central bank. This week, though, new developments have raised fears that Trump could take the once-unthinkable step of dismissing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Court Filings Describe DOGE-Led, Scream-Filled, 36-Hour Mass Layoff Scramble at Consumer Protection Agency
By Leo Schwartz Verified| Reader Supported News@ Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency raced to gut the nation’s top consumer financial watchdog in a frenzied, 36-hour scramble this week, sending out pink slips to thousands of federal employees while lambasting “incompetent” agency staffers, according to court filings from affected employees released Friday.
Company Info
Fortune
Fortune is a prominent American business magazine founded in 1929 by Henry R. Luce. Officially launched in February 1930, it quickly became a leading voice in business journalism, offering in-depth analyses and insights into the business world. The magazine features articles on business trends, company profiles, and economic forecasts. Fortune is well-known for its annual lists, including the Fortune 500, which ranks companies globally by revenue. It also provides extensive digital content, including news articles, podcasts, and videos focused on business and finance. Additionally, Fortune hosts various conferences and events, such as the Fortune Global Forum and the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit, bringing together business leaders and influencers from around the world. Its readership includes business executives and entrepreneurs across various industries, making it a key resource for anyone interested in business news and trends.
Hackney, United Kingdom
+1 212-522-1212
Founded: 1930