[Hassett: Federal Reserve Chairman Powell May Choose to Step Down After Inspector General Report Is Released] Odaily Planet Daily News – Kevin Hassett, Director of the White House National Economic Council, was asked in an interview how long Jerome Powell might remain as a board member after Kevin Warsh takes over as Federal Reserve Chairman. Hassett stated that he believes Powell might feel he can choose to step down after the Federal Reserve Inspector General completes the investigation into the renovation project of the Federal Reserve building. Hassett said, 'I guess the opportunity to leave smoothly might be when the Inspector General report is released, and he feels satisfied with the investigation results.' (Jin10)