15 h. ago Stephen Miran, Trump’s Fed pick, could get Senate confirmation Monday

Stephen Miran, Trump’s Fed pick, could get Senate confirmation Monday  Politico

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25 h. ago Republicans Race to Advance Stephen Miran, Trump’s Fed Pick, Despite White House Ties

Stephen Miran, a top economic adviser to the president, has said he intends to take a leave of absence if confirmed, heightening fears about the central bank’s independence.

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6 d. ago Trump's Fed Pick Miran Weathers Democrat Attacks, Gains Republican Support

Stephen Miran, President Trump’s nominee for an open Federal Reserve position, appeared to reassure Republican lawmakers about his commitment to central bank independence Thursday, weathering a barrage of attacks from Democratic senators during his confirmation hearing. Miran, who serves as The post Trump’s Fed Pick Miran Weathers Democrat Attacks, Gains Republican Support appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Trump Federal Reserve Pick’s Plan to Return to White House Draws Backlash

Stephen Miran, who served as one of the president’s top economic advisers, struggled to alleviate concerns that he would uphold the independence of the central bank in a fiery confirmation hearing on Thursday.

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6 d. ago Senators grill Trump's nominee for Fed amid alarms over central bank independence

White House economist Stephen Miran was quizzed by senators about whether he could make decisions independently of President Trump, if he's confirmed to a seat on the Federal Reserve's governing board.

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7 d. ago Sen. Warren says banking panel should focus on Trump's attacks on Fed independence

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, about Stephen Miran's nomination to the Fed and the central bank's independence.

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7 d. ago Stephen Miran, Trump’s Fed Pick, to Face Grilling From Lawmakers

Stephen Miran, who served as one of the president’s top economic advisers, will have to reconcile his past criticism of the central bank with his new responsibilities if he becomes a governor.

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7 d. ago Senate committee will hold confirmation hearing for Trump's latest Fed pick Thursday

A Senate committee will hold a confirmation hearing for President Trump's latest pick to serve on the Federal Reserve board. It comes as Trump tries to put his own stamp on the central bank.

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1 week ago 'SNL' cast member Devon Walker describes show as 'toxic as hell' in farewell message

“Saturday Night Live" performer Devon Walker confirmed on his Instagram account Monday he was leaving the long-running variety show after three seasons.

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2 w. ago 'Hate': Minneapolis Mayor Smears Criticism of Transgenderism

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) denounced criticism of the transgender community on Monday after FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the Minneapolis Catholic school shooter had insisted that people should treat him as a "transgender woman." The post ‘Hate’: Minneapolis Mayor Smears Criticism of Transgenderism appeared first on Breitbart.

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last month Trump Admin Considers Reclassifying Cannabis as a Less Dangerous Drug

President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that his administration will consider reclassifying cannabis as a less dangerous drug. The post Trump Admin Considers Reclassifying Cannabis as a Less Dangerous Drug appeared first on Breitbart.

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