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Trump asks the Supreme Court for an emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from the Fed board
Read full article: Trump asks the Supreme Court for an emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from the Fed boardPresident Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court for an emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors.
Federal Reserve shows unexpected unity, independence as it weathers Trump's attacks
Read full article: Federal Reserve shows unexpected unity, independence as it weathers Trump's attacksIn what was expected to be a contentious Federal Reserve meeting, policymakers on Wednesday instead emerged with a nearly unanimous voice to cut interest rates by a quarter-point.
Fed convenes meeting with a governor newly appointed by Trump and another he wants to oust
Read full article: Fed convenes meeting with a governor newly appointed by Trump and another he wants to oustAfter a late-night vote and last-minute ruling, the Federal Reserve began a key meeting on interest rate policy Tuesday with both a new Trump administration appointee and an official the White House has targeted for removal.
Senate approves White House economist to serve on Fed board
Read full article: Senate approves White House economist to serve on Fed boardThe Senate has approved one of President Donald Trump’s top economic advisers for a seat on the Federal Reserve’s governing board, giving the White House greater influence over the central bank just two days before it is expected to vote in favor of reducing its key interest rate.
The Latest: Rubio will head to Qatar after meeting with Netanyahu in Israel
Read full article: The Latest: Rubio will head to Qatar after meeting with Netanyahu in IsraelThe U.S. State Department says Secretary of State Marco Rubio will head to Qatar after meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel.
The Fed faces economic uncertainty and political pressure as it decides whether to cut rates
Read full article: The Fed faces economic uncertainty and political pressure as it decides whether to cut ratesThe Federal Reserve is facing economic uncertainty and political pressure as it meets this week to decide whether to cut interest rates.
Fed governor Cook asks appeals court to reject White House's bid to remove her from Fed board
Read full article: Fed governor Cook asks appeals court to reject White House's bid to remove her from Fed boardFederal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is asking a U.S. appeals court to reject the Trump administration's latest attempt to remove her from her post.
Trump takes one step back and another forward in his attempt to reshape the Fed
Read full article: Trump takes one step back and another forward in his attempt to reshape the FedPresident Donald Trump’s goal of appointing a majority of the Federal Reserve’s board of governors faced a setback Tuesday when a court blocked his unprecedented attempt to fire Lisa Cook.
Senate committee approves Trump's Fed Board nominee, raising concerns about its independence
Read full article: Senate committee approves Trump's Fed Board nominee, raising concerns about its independenceA Senate committee is approving the nomination of White House economic adviser Stephen Miran to the Fed’s board of governors, setting up a likely approval by the full Senate, which would make Miran the third Trump appointee to the seven-member board.
Trump's Fed nominee says he'd keep his White House job even if confirmed by the Senate
Read full article: Trump's Fed nominee says he'd keep his White House job even if confirmed by the SenateStephen Miran, President Donald Trump’s pick to join the Federal Reserve Board, says he'd remain a White House employee even if the Senate confirms him to fill an unexpired term at the central bank.
Fed governor Cook seeks court order blocking her firing by Trump
Read full article: Fed governor Cook seeks court order blocking her firing by TrumpA case that could provide the Trump administration with new and expansive power over the traditionally independent Federal Reserve got its first court hearing Friday.
Fed Chair Powell faces fresh challenges to Fed independence amid potential rate cuts
Read full article: Fed Chair Powell faces fresh challenges to Fed independence amid potential rate cutsNow that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that the central bank could soon cut its key interest rate, he faces a new challenge: how to do it without seeming to cave to the White House’s demands.
Trump to nominate top economic aide Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve board
Read full article: Trump to nominate top economic aide Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve boardPresident Donald Trump has nominated a top economic adviser to the Federal Reserve’s board of governors for four months, temporarily filling a vacancy while continuing his search for a longer-term appointment.
Trump's sudden shifts make his policies baffling to countries trying to negotiate lower tariffs
Read full article: Trump's sudden shifts make his policies baffling to countries trying to negotiate lower tariffsIn the past week, President Donald Trump has managed to make his erratic trade policies even more baffling to countries desperate to negotiate an escape from his wrath.
Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline, but hints of more time for talks
Read full article: Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline, but hints of more time for talksThe United States is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline when a tariff pause by President Donald Trump expires.
Can Trump fix the national debt? Republican senators, many investors and even Elon Musk have doubts
Read full article: Can Trump fix the national debt? Republican senators, many investors and even Elon Musk have doubtsPresident Donald Trump faces the challenge of convincing Republican senators, global investors, voters and even Elon Musk that he won’t bury the federal government in debt with his multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package.
White House keeps world guessing as clock ticks down to Trump's new tariffs
Read full article: White House keeps world guessing as clock ticks down to Trump's new tariffsThe White House is sending mixed messages on tariffs as it pursues conflicting goals, frustrating foreign leaders and business executives who are desperate for clarity on a generational overhaul of international trade.
Federal Reserve says it will leave climate change organization
Read full article: Federal Reserve says it will leave climate change organizationThe Federal Reserve said Friday that it is leaving an international grouping of central banks that focused on how the financial system could help combat climate change.
Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. Panama's president balks at the suggestion
Read full article: Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. Panama's president balks at the suggestionDonald Trump is suggesting that his new administration could try to regain control of the Panama Canal.