9.19.25 The Federal Reserve Under Threat: Protecting Independence and Advancing Progressive Reform

The Federal Reserve's independence is under attack. Undermining the Fed risks more than market instability—it threatens working families with higher borrowing costs, weaker job security, and reduced accountability to the public. This briefing brings together leading experts to unpack the dangers of political interference to the Fed's independence, and to highlight the reforms needed to ensure the Fed is not only independent, but also transparent, democratic, and committed to sustaining a high-pressure economy that delivers for workers.

Added 21 Jul 2026