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With the Federal Reserve's next policy meeting about ten days away, the Trump administration has intensified pressure on the central bank, notably targeting Fed governor Kevin Warsh as officials push to prevent a rate hike. The campaign reflects the White House's broader effort to influence monetary policy decisions as the FOMC meeting approaches. The pressure campaign comes amid heightened scrutiny of Fed independence and adds uncertainty to markets ahead of the meeting, with investors watching closely for signs of political interference in the central bank's deliberations.