Trump ally Rep. Anna Paulina Luna claims Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell committed perjury during Senate testimony and in communications with the Office of Management and Budget.

Washington — President Trump on Tuesday asked a group of House Republicans if he should fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — and people in the room voiced approval. Several sources said Mr. Trump indicated he will do it. Mr. Trump on Wednesday confirmed to reporters in the Oval Office that he spoke to lawmakers about ousting Powell.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke highly Wednesday of President Trump’s visit last week to the central bank’s headquarters despite intense pressure he faces from the White