18 h. ago Trump Gets to Pick a New Fed Chair but a Divided Board Still Gets a Say

President Trump wants substantially lower borrowing costs, but officials at the central bank appear ready to resist delivering further cuts if the economic backdrop does not warrant it.

Politics

22 h. ago Trump calls affordability crisis a "hoax," touts the economy ahead of midterms

As Democrats campaigning on affordability pick up wins, Trump's messaging about a strong economy is at odds with widespread voter sentiment that he's not doing enough to tackle rising costs.

Politics

22 h. ago Trump calls affordability crisis a 'hoax.' The data tells a different story

As Democrats campaigning on affordability pick up wins, Trump's messaging about a strong economy is at odds with widespread voter sentiment that he's not doing enough to tackle rising costs.

Politics

35 h. ago Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

Chair Jerome Powell signaled at a news conference that the Fed would likely hold off on further rate cuts in the coming months while it evaluated the health of the economy. The post Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

41 h. ago Trump’s Search for Powell’s Replacement Adds to Cacophony Around Interest Rate Decision

The end of Jerome Powell’s term as Fed chair will give President Trump his biggest opportunity yet to reshape the central bank.

Politics

3 d. ago Alina Habba Resigns as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey After Courts Rule Against Her Appointment

Alina Habba, President Donald Trump's pick to serve as U.S. attorney for New Jersey, has resigned from her role following a federal court's ruling to uphold a lower court's decision that she was not "lawfully" appointed to the office. The post Alina Habba Resigns as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey After Courts Rule Against Her Appointment appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

1 week ago The US in brief: Donald Trump says he has picked next Fed chair

The US in brief: Donald Trump says he has picked next Fed chair  The Economist

Politics

2 w. ago The ‘Wild Card’ in the Comey and James Cases: Will Judges Pick the Next Prosecutor?

The dismissal of indictments that President Trump sought against his perceived foes opens the door for federal judges to pick a new U.S. attorney to replace a Trump loyalist.

Events

2 w. ago Good chance Trump may unveil Fed pick by Christmas, Bessent says

Good chance Trump may unveil Fed pick by Christmas, Bessent says  Reuters

Politics

2 w. ago Trump eyes Christmas deadline to name new Fed chair: Bessent

Trump eyes Christmas deadline to name new Fed chair: Bessent  South China Morning Post

Politics

2 w. ago Before floating challenge to Trump's governor pick, James Fishback sought Fed role

James Fishback, a 30-year-old investment firm CEO and political newcomer whose behavior has puzzled some in the MAGA world, could announce a run for Florida governor.

Politics

3 w. ago Trump says he’d ‘love to fire’ Powell, renewing attacks on Fed chair

Trump says he’d ‘love to fire’ Powell, renewing attacks on Fed chair  The Washington Post

Events

3 w. ago Senate grills Trump's pick for CFTC head on crypto regulation

Senate grills Trump's pick for CFTC head on crypto regulation  Reuters

Politics

3 w. ago Bessent rules out Fed chair role, explains what lured Saudis' $1T investment deal

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed he’s not seeking the Federal Reserve chair role and praised President Trump after Saudi Arabia pledged nearly $1 trillion in U.S. investments.

Economics