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President Trump’s threat to fire Fed Chair sparks outcry, concern
President Donald Trump is once again intensifying his calls for interest rate cuts while lobbing insults at the source of his ...
How Bessent Made the Case to Trump Against Firing Fed Chair Powell
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the president privately in recent days that ousting Jerome Powell entailed risks, ...
She left her federal job because of Trump. Now she’s running for office to fight his policies
Becoming a federal prosecutor was a longtime professional dream for Erika Evans, one she achieved nearly four years ago.
President Trump Denies Reports He's Planning to Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Insiders close to President Trump say he's ready to take steps to fire the Federal Reserve chair over costly renovations.
Federal judge blocks enforcement of Trump's order on ICC
A federal judge blocked on Friday the enforcement of U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order targeting those who work ...
A look at the unfolding battle between Trump and Powell over Fed policy
President Donald Trump has publicly chastised Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who Trump appointed in 2017, over ...
Trump’s attacks on Powell threaten the Fed’s independence. Here’s why it matters
Trump has criticized Powell for months because the chair has kept the short-term interest rate the Fed controls at 4.3% this ...
Buried in Trump’s beautiful bill is a new $250 fee on travelers to the U.S. Estimates project it could cut the federal deficit by nearly $30 billion
Visitors to the United States will need to pay a new fee to enter the country, according to the Trump administration’s ...
What if the Fed cut rates to just 1% like Trump wants? An analyst says it’s ‘ludicrous’ and may scare businesses
"As a big business owner looking at rates at 1% or 2%, I'm definitely saying, 'what do you know that I don't?'" ...
Can the Fed stay independent? Trump-era adviser may put it to the test.
Kevin Hassett's Trump-era makeover is fueling questions about the independence of the Federal Reserve as he emerges as a leading contender to succeed Jerome H. Powell as chair.
Trump says Powell is costing the US a fortune by not lowering rates. But firing the Fed chair may not fix the issue
As part of his campaign to get rid of Jerome Powell, President Donald Trump has blamed the Federal Reserve chair for costing the country “hundreds of billions of dollars” by not slashing interest ...
Investment Firm CEO Says Trump Has ‘Unique Opportunity’ To Get New Fed Chair Earlier Than Expected
James Fishback, founder and CEO of the investment firm Azoria, said Friday on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle” that President ...