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Trump's Fed pick wanted to upend its protection from politics

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Having railed against the "revolving door" between the executive branch and the U.S ...

‘A Loyalist Inside the Building’: Trump’s Temporary Fed Pick Could Have a Lasting Effect

Stephen I. Miran may spend only a few months on the central bank’s board of governors, but in that time he can influence the ...

Here's What Happens to the Economy if Trump Fires Jerome Powell and Installs a Loyalist at the Fed

President Donald Trump wants to lower interest rates to approximately zero, a change that could goose the economy in the ...

Who’s on Trump’s short list for Jerome Powell’s replacement at the Fed

Trump confirmed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined the role, saying, “I want to work with you,” while market-watchers ...

Trump picks Stephen Miran to fill open spot on Fed Board

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will nominate Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Stephen Miran to serve ...

Trump Says Treasury’s Bessent Rules Out Replacing Powell at Fed

With Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent not in the running, President Trump said that he has narrowed his list of replacements ...