President Donald Trump has opened up a new front in his attack on the Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell: He says the alledged mismanagement of a building renovation project could be grounds for firing Powell.

P resident Donald Trump accused the Federal Reserve under Chairman Jerome Powell of "choking out the housing market" in his latest attack on the central bank's decision-making.

Under the law, Trump can fire Powell for what’s known as “cause.” What Trump’s inner circle is grappling with is what exactly constitutes “cause” in a way that can withstand