3 h. ago Former Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland president on importance of Fed independence

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Loretta Mester, former president of the Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank, on President Trump's pressure on Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

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12 h. ago Senate majority leader says Republicans ready to move on Russia sanctions bill when Trump gives green light

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans will vote on a Russia sanctions bill once Trump approves it, as pressure mounts on Moscow to negotiate peace in Ukraine.

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64 h. ago Trump threatens Russia over Ukraine. Will it make a difference?

President Trump has made some big shifts in U.S. policy on Russia's war with Ukraine lately. In the course of two weeks, Trump halted and reinstated weapons to Ukraine and he began openly showing frustration with Russian president Vladimir Putin's continued military escalations. Now, Trump has announced a deal with NATO to try to pressure Russia toward a ceasefire deal in just 50 days by threatening stiff tariffs and increased military aid to Ukraine. President Trump seems to be taking a tougher stance against Russia, but will it make a difference, and will it last? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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7 d. ago Trump Seems to Be Warming to What Europe Wants for Ukraine: New Russia Sanctions

Flattery and pressure — coupled with President Trump’s growing dissatisfaction with President Vladimir V. Putin — have helped build momentum for new economic punishments.

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9 d. ago Mexican Cartel Connected Banks Feeling Pressure from Trump Admin

The recent sanctions imposed by the Trump administration on two banks in Mexico and a brokerage firm sparked widespread controversy and speculations about the future of financial institutions in a country where even the White House has previously accused top Mexican government officials of having an intolerable relationship with drug cartels. The post Mexican Cartel Connected Banks Feeling Pressure from Trump Admin appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 d. ago Wall Street falls as Trump pressures trading partners with new tariffs

Wall Street falls as Trump pressures trading partners with new tariffs  Los Angeles Times

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9 d. ago Trump steps up pressure for deals as US tariff deadline nears

Trump steps up pressure for deals as US tariff deadline nears  France 24

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1 week ago Pressure from Trump for trade deals before July 9 deadline, but hints of more time for talks

Pressure from Trump for trade deals before July 9 deadline, but hints of more time for talks  PBS

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2 w. ago Putin's attempt to 'play Trump' on Ukraine will fail, former national security advisor says

Russia launches largest airstrike on Ukraine as Putin projects strength; H.R. McMaster says President Trump will ramp up pressure if peace talks fail.

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2 w. ago University of California Bans Boycotts of Israel, After Trump Pressure

The University of California system has announced that boycotts of Israel will be banned, thanks to pressure from President Donald Trump and his administration, including the new university antisemitism task force. The post University of California Bans Boycotts of Israel, After Trump Pressure appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago As Trump pressures Republicans on budget bill, Democrats eye 2026 pickups: Analysis

The political fallout from President Donald Trump’s budget reconciliation bill may create openings for Democrats as the party rebuilds in the wake of its 2024 losses.

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2 w. ago Trump ramps up pressure on House Republicans to pass major tax cut and spending bill

Several House Republicans arrived White House on Wednesday morning for meetings as the president presses his party to pass the sweeping legislation.

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2 w. ago US university bans trans athletes under pressure from Trump administration

US university bans trans athletes under pressure from Trump administration  Al Jazeera

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2 w. ago Despite Pressure From Trump, Powell Remains Patient on Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve chair said the central bank would make decisions on interest rates based on data.

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2 w. ago Trump Steps Up Pressure Campaign on Powell With Handwritten Note

President Trump has repeatedly attacked Jerome H. Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, for resisting his demands for lower interest rates.

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2 w. ago Trump pressures Israel to end Gaza conflict as he eyes Abraham Accords expansion

Trump urges Israel to "make the deal in Gaza" as envoy Ron Dermer heads to White House meetings, while Israel claims Hamas blocks return of 50 hostages held since Oct. 7.

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2 w. ago The impact of UVA's President resignation on public higher education

The University of Virginia's President resigned under pressure from the Trump administration. Leila Fadel asks Professor Brenden Cantwell at Michigan State about the impact on public higher education.

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2 w. ago Trump says his administration could pressure CNN, NYT to give up sources on Iran strike coverage

President Donald Trump reiterated on Fox News that the people who leaked information on the U.S. strike against Iranian nuclear facilities need to be prosecuted.

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2 w. ago University of Virginia President Resigns Under DOJ Pressure After Failing to Cut DEI Programs

The Trump administration's pressure on University of Virginia (UVA) president James E. Ryan over the school's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has resulted in the institution's leader stepping down from his post. The post University of Virginia President Resigns Under DOJ Pressure After Failing to Cut DEI Programs appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago University of Virginia president resigns amid pressure from Trump admin over DEI initiatives

James E. Ryan steps down as University of Virginia president following Trump administration demands related to DEI programs, stating he had already planned for next year to be his last.

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