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Fed, Trump and Hassett

Bloomberg on MSN · 12h

Hassett Grabs Pole Position in Race to Be Trump’s New Fed Chair

Kevin Hassett, one of President Donald Trump’s longest-serving economic aides, is the early frontrunner to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chief next year, according to people familiar with the process.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett is rising in race for next Fed chief

Kevin Hassett, Trump’s longest-serving economic adviser, is a leading contender to become the next Federal Reserve chairman, a position with significant influence over interest rates and the U.S. econ

Cryptopolitan on MSN · 11h

Trump says Scott Bessent won't become Fed chair moments after he said 'I'm happy to do it!'

Scott Bessent is not going to be the next Federal Reserve chair. This came only hours after Scott himself said he’d be “happy to do it” if asked. The timing was insane. One moment, the Treasury Secretary was on Bloomberg TV talking like a front-runner.

Fed, Powell and Trump

Trump says $2.5 billion Fed renovation 'sort of is' a fireable offense for Powell

President Trump on Wednesday told reporters that Jerome Powell’s handling of a $2.5 billion renovation of the Federal Reserve headquarters 'sort of is' a fireable offense, raising new questions about whether he may seek to oust the central bank boss.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Fed's Powell Asks Watchdog to Take Fresh Look at Renovation Project, Politico Reports

Recent comments from White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett on criticism of the Fed's renovation costs have confirmed the view that the Trump administration is actively explor

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

Powell asks watchdog to probe Fed HQ renovations as Trump pressure grows

The move comes amid speculation that Trump, who has clashed with Powell over interest rates, might try to use the project to remove the Fed chief “for cause."

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Hassett says Trump has seen ‘sketches of deals’ ahead of Aug. 1 tariff deadline

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said President Donald Trump has seen outlines of trade deals ...

Asianet Newsable on MSN1d

Kevin Hassett Defends Trump’s Leadership, Says Patriotism Is Keeping Inflation At Bay

He also said that countries that export goods to the U.S. are eating the tariff costs themselves instead of passing them on ...

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Economic council head says Trump's ability to fire Fed's Powell is 'being looked into'

In an interview with ABC News, Kevin Hassett was also pressed about the president's decision to hit imports from Brazil with ...

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Kevin Hassett: Trump's 50% tariff on copper imports aims to prepare for US for future 'time of war'

White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defends Trump's 50% copper tariff, citing national security concerns and domestic production.

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