赶在特朗普造访前 美联储邀请记者参观总部翻新工程 美联储工作人员带领记者参观了耗资25亿美元的美联储总部翻修工程，几小时后，美国总统特朗普将参 观这个被他和他的盟友抨击为浪费和奢侈的项目。最近几周，特朗普和其他共和党人就翻修工程向美联 储主席鲍威尔施加了越来越大的压力，质疑该项目的预算不断增长，并对鲍威尔上个月在参议院就翻修 工程所作的证词展开审查。美联储工作人员称，周四的参观活动向记者展示了建筑工地的内部工作情 况，该工地每天约有700至800名工人轮班工作。记者还参观了埃克尔斯大楼的屋顶。共和党人对国家首 都规划委员会一份有关翻修项目的文件提出了质疑，该文件提到了"屋顶花园露台"，为（美联储）员工 提供休息区。 ...

Group 1 - The core point of the news is that President Trump is scheduled to visit the Federal Reserve headquarters, which is related to the scrutiny of the ongoing renovation project at the institution [1][3] - The visit is expected to last about one hour and involves Trump and other government officials who have requested to tour the renovation site [1] - Trump's aides have been pressing for a site visit, and there was a previous scheduling conflict with a dinner meeting with senators [1] Group 2 - The renovation project at the Federal Reserve is estimated to cost $2.5 billion, funded by the Federal Reserve itself rather than taxpayers [2] - The project has become a focal point for criticism from White House officials towards Fed Chair Powell, with Trump suggesting that cost overruns could be grounds for dismissal [2] - Despite the criticism, Trump later softened his stance, indicating he does not intend to dismiss Powell before the end of his term in May [2]

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing conflict between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Powell intensifies, with Trump criticizing Powell for not lowering interest rates and the costly renovation of the Fed's headquarters, while the Fed releases a video detailing the renovation project [1][4]. Group 1: Federal Reserve Renovation - The Federal Reserve released a video on July 21, showcasing details of the renovation of its Washington headquarters, which includes two historic buildings [2]. - The video, recorded on July 18, highlights construction challenges such as asbestos removal and the installation of infrastructure like blast-resistant windows and heating, plumbing, and electrical systems [3]. - The Fed disclosed information about criticized luxurious aspects of the project, including a "private elevator" leading to a "luxury dining room," clarifying that the elevator is not exclusive to the Board of Governors and that the room is multi-purpose [3]. Group 2: Political Reactions - The Trump administration plans to visit the Federal Reserve headquarters to review the $2.5 billion renovation project, expressing concerns over changes in design plans communicated by Powell [4]. - Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna has accused Powell of perjury in a letter to the Justice Department, suggesting criminal charges against him for allegedly making false statements regarding the renovation [4][6]. - Luna claims that Powell misrepresented the luxury facilities within the building and falsely stated that cost increases were to simplify construction and avoid delays [6].