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Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
The following is the transcript of an interview with Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 16, 2025.CBS News - 3d -
Hassett says Trump has "multifaceted plan" to end inflation
Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council and President Trump's chief economic adviser, says the administration plans to address inflation through tax cuts, reductions in ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump formally establishes new energy council
President Trump on Friday signed an executive order that formally established an energy council that he previously said would aim to achieve “ENERGY DOMINANCE.” The text of the executive order was ...The Hill - 5d -
Will Suns’ fumbling at trade deadline lead to Kevin Durant exit this summer?
Durant was not happy to find his name in trade talks.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 8 -
Former NFL punter arrested for protest against pro-Trump city council
Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe was arrested Tuesday for his protest at a city council meeting targeting President Trump’s influence in Huntington Beach, Calif. Kluwe attended a city council meeting ...The Hill - 8h -
Trump’s Tariffs Could Worsen Europe’s Economic Slowdown
The trade threats could reduce exports to the United States and dampen investment in Europe, dealing a blow to growth at a time when the continent is already facing a lackluster economy.The New York Times - 5d -
Is the Trump administration fighting the wrong economic battle?
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) poses a much bigger challenge for policymakers. Generative AI appears to truly upend prior assumptions regarding the stability of high-skill ...The Hill - 12h -
Watch: Trump signs orders targeting school vaccine mandates, establishing energy council
President Trump on Friday signed two executive orders seeking to strip funding from schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates and to establish a new council focused on "Energy Dominance." Trump has ...The Hill - 5d -
These 6 stocks will tell you if Trump’s economic policies are working or not
The Trump administration sees the stock market as a measure of its success.MarketWatch - Feb. 12 -
Euronext chief calls Trump’s economic barrage a ‘wake-up call’ to Europe
Stock exchange head says shock of new US administration is forcing competitiveness gap to be tackledFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump crafted 'win-win' situation for US, Ukraine economic plan: Bessent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said during an interview that President Trump crafted a “win-win” situation for the potential U.S., Ukraine economic plan, a proposal that, in his view, will boost ...The Hill - 16h -
Trump approval rating slips among economic concerns: Survey
President Trump’s approval rating has slipped slightly from when he took office in January among economic concerns, including over him moving to impose tariffs on the U.S.'s main trading partners ...The Hill - 15h -
Fed officials worry about inflation sparked by Trump’s tariffs and economic plans
The central bank is having a tough time gauging the impact of Trump’s plans on the economy.MarketWatch - 9h -
Trump dismisses head of the National Archives
President Donald Trump dismissed the head of the National Archives, a White House official said, following through on a vow last month to dismiss Colleen Shogan.NBC News - Feb. 8 -
Nations Denounce Trump Tariff on Metals and Warn of Retaliation
Canada, Mexico and European countries criticized President Trump’s levies on steel and aluminum with fears that they could ignite a global trade war.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
You may not like Trump, but his power grab for the economic levers is right. Liberals, take note! | Leah Downey
The US president has recognised something that is rarely acknowledged: monetary policy is political. The question is how to make it democratic. If I asked you to list the things that make ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Here’s the biggest economic threat from Trump’s planned immigration crackdown, according to Goldman Sachs
Should those arrests and deportations pick up, it could have economic consequences, depending how aggressive authorities get.MarketWatch - Feb. 10 -
The Guardian view on Trump’s trade betrayal: rhetoric hides trickle-down economics on steroids | Editorial
The US president’s tariffs pose as worker protection, but they’re a smokescreen – his bluster trades US credibility for a $4.6tn tax-cutting giveaway to the rich. In 2020, Donald Trump scrapped the ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
South Korea's top think tank lowers economic growth projection, citing Trump's tariffs
South Korea’s top economic think tank on Tuesday slashed its growth forecast for the country’s economy for the second time in four months, expressing concern about the potential impact of U.S. ...ABC News - Feb. 11 -
Ray Dalio to the Trump administration: Cut debt now or face an 'economic heart attack'
Dalio stressed that governments are responsible, and that leaders should make a pledge to reduce the U.S. budget deficit from 7.5% to 3% of GDP or resign.CNBC - 6d -
Ray Dalio to the Trump administration: Cut debt now or face an 'economic heart attack'
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Hedge fund titan Ray Dalio issued a fresh warning about the U.S. economy, warning of dire consequences if the Trump administration does not cut the country’s debt.NBC News - 6d -
TikTok Taps Climeworks to Remove CO2 From the Atmosphere
The announcement comes as the Trump Administration has thrown emerging climate-related tech like direct air capture into flux.Inc. - 10h -
Ford Chief Executive Says Trump Policies May Lead to Layoffs
The executive, Jim Farley, said President Trump’s tariff and auto policies would raise costs and could force the automaker to cut jobs.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Trump names oil and gas advocate to lead agency that manages federal lands
Kathleen Sgamma to oversee Bureau of Land Management, agency that manages quarter-billion acres of public land. Donald Trump has nominated a longtime oil and gas industry representative to ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Watch: RFK Jr. sworn in to lead HHS under Trump
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn Thursday afternoon as the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services during a ceremony at the White House. Kennedy was confirmed by the Senate to lead ...The Hill - 6d -
China Says U.S. Should Lead Trump’s Proposed Arms Controls Push
President Trump said China and Russia should halve their military spending and limit nuclear weapons. You first, China said.The New York Times - 5d -
Marvin Kalb on how a Trump-Putin summit could lead to disaster
The veteran CBS and NBC journalist discusses why he believes an agreement between Trump and Putin that betrays Ukraine could send a chilling message to the rest of the world about America's ...CBS News - 3d -
Why Trump’s Metal Tariffs Won’t Lead to the All-American iPhone
You need aluminum to make an iPhone, but Trump’s 25 percent tariff shouldn’t directly affect the price.Wired - 2d -
Trump shares poll showing Donalds leading Florida governor's race
President Trump is touting a internal poll showing Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) leading in a hypothetical Florida governor's race. Trump touted the poll, which was conducted by the Florida-based ...The Hill - 2d -
Emil Bove takes leading role in implementing Trump takeover of DoJ
Dismissal of case against Eric Adams reflects new directive for prosecutors to toe line on White House’s policies. Emil Bove, the acting deputy attorney general, moving with ruthless efficiency ...The Guardian - 20h -
Council demands statutory child sex abuse inquiry
Councillors vote unanimously to call for a public inquiry to shouts of "finally" from the public gallery.BBC News - 6d -
House prices plunge as council acts on second homes
House prices in a Welsh county have fallen by more than 12% year-on-year, according to new figures.BBC News - 2d -
South African president alludes to Trump's threat in speech to the nation: 'We will not be bullied'
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared to respond to threats from U_S_ counterpart Donald Trump by saying in his annual speech to the nation that his country would “not be bullied.”ABC News - Feb. 6 -
Former National Labor Relations Board member fired by Trump speaks out
Gwynne Wilcox is suing the president, arguing that he had no legal cause to fire her.CBS News - Feb. 7 -
Trump administration removes acting head of DOJ's National Security Division: Sources
The Trump administration has removed the acting head of the DOJ's National Security Division after he served in the role for less than a month, sources say.ABC News - Feb. 11 -
Deputy archivist of the U.S. to retire following Trump firing of National Archives chief
President Trump last week fired the head of the National Archives and Records Administration and installed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as her acting replacement.CBS News - 4d -
Trump administration fires thousands of U.S. Forest and National Park Service workers
The Trump administration hit the U.S. Forest and National Park Services with major staffing cuts over the weekend. The administration fired about 10% of the U.S. Forest Service workforce and about ...CBS News - 2d -
Developing world urges rich nations to defy Trump’s ‘climate nihilism’
Poorer countries want rapid emission cuts and more financial help in face of US leader’s stance on global heating. Developing countries are calling on the rich world to defy the US president, ...The Guardian - 18h -
How to lose friends and alienate nations: Trump is junking US soft power
Trump is eroding America’s ability to inspire, encourage and persuade others to act in ways that serve common goals.The Hill - 15h -
The Economic Consequences of the (Ukraine) Peace
With apologies to John Maynard KeynesFinancial Times - 6d
