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Feds Halt the National Electric Vehicle Charging Program

The US government has ordered states to retract their plans to build hundreds of federally funded EV charging stations, according to a memo obtained by WIRED.

Wired - Feb. 6

Trump’s Executive Orders Leave Imprint on the Fed

The central bank has halted hiring to align with a White House directive and pulled back its work on climate change.

The New York Times - Feb. 7

Musk on Ron Paul as Fed chairman: 'Great idea'

Elon Musk in a post on X appeared to back conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's suggestion that former Rep. Ron Paul (Texas) replace Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve. “Great ...

The Hill - Feb. 10

Fed Chair Jerome Powell testifying before Congress

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is testifying in front of lawmakers Tuesday where he's expected to face questions ranging from rate policies to the department's independence from President ...

CBS News - Feb. 11

How fed layoffs may impact environment, parks

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story How fed layoffs may impact environment, parks The consequences of firing thousands of environmental ...

The Hill - 1d

Minneapolis Fed's Kashkari expects lower interest rates later this year

In a CNBC interview, the central bank official expressed confidence that inflation will continue to drift down to the Fed's 2% target.

CNBC - Feb. 7

Job Market Gives Fed Cover to Extend Interest Rate Pause

The central bank is grappling with how quickly to lower interest rates after pausing cuts last month.

The New York Times - Feb. 7

Democrats demand probe into Musk's alleged 'conflicts' over billions in fed contracts

House Judiciary Democrats sent a terse letter Friday to Attorney General Pam Bondi, expressing concerns that Elon Musk’s role at DOGE creates "conflicts of interest."

ABC News - Feb. 7

Will mortgage interest rates fall in February without a Fed meeting? Experts weigh in

Mortgage rates could fall, experts say, but it depends on several factors. Here's what to know.

CBS News - Feb. 10

Fed Rate Cuts Are Looking Less and Less Likely for 2025

The January jobs report and inflation concerns have pushed back bets for lower borrowing costs.

Inc. - Feb. 10

Judge weighs extending pause on Trump's "deferred resignations" for feds

The Trump administration has offered more than 2 million federal workers the option of resigning their positions and retaining full pay and benefits until Sept. 30.

CBS News - Feb. 10

Watch Fed Chair Powell testify live before the Senate Banking Committee

Powell delivers his semiannual remarks on monetary policy and the economy this week on Capitol Hill.

CNBC - Feb. 11

Powell squashes the possibility that the Fed will develop its own digital currency

Powell asserted Tuesday that the central bank will not develop its own digital currency as long as he is in charge.

CNBC - Feb. 11

Powell defends Fed’s authority over US monetary policy

Central bank chief vows to ‘focus on the data’ rather than get dragged into political debates

Financial Times - Feb. 11

Treasury yields end at highest in at least a week on Fed’s patient rate stance

U.S. government debt sold off on Tuesday, leaving long-dated yields higher for a fourth straight session, after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expressed patience regarding future ...

MarketWatch - Feb. 11

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Shows Little Urgency to Lower Rates

Jerome H. Powell testifies as inflation risks are resurfacing, regulatory changes are in flux and the Federal Reserve’s policy independence is in the spotlight.

The New York Times - Feb. 12

Fed’s Powell Doesn’t Have Much to Say Because Inflation Isn’t Budging

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says he isn’t rushing on rate cuts and the economy remains in solid shape.

Inc. - Feb. 12

Fed is going to be even more cautious about inflation after CPI report

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the Fed is “holding” while awaiting more data.

MarketWatch - Feb. 12

Trump's comments won't affect interest rate decisions by the Fed, Powell says

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday President Donald Trump’s calls for lower interest rates won’t lead the central bank to change its rate decisions

ABC News - Feb. 12

Trump and the Fed Complicate the Stock Market’s Historic Bull Run

The bull case for stocks hasn’t vanished, but it requires more mental gymnastics now.

Inc. - 6d

Producer prices report points to softer Fed inflation measure than feared

The producer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

CNBC - 6d

Trump’s best pick to succeed Powell at Fed is this ‘battle-tested’ market expert

Neel Kashkari knows how to speak to markets in ways they can hear.

MarketWatch - 4d

Unpaid toll texts are part of a con, fed and state officials warn

Demands for immediate payment in the guise of texts from state toll authorities are being made coast to coast, FTC says.

CBS News - 2d

Top Fed official plays down inflation risks from Trump tariffs

Governor Christopher Waller says levies would only cause temporary increase in prices

Financial Times - 2d

The Fed’s job is not to boost the stock market. Here’s what it should be doing.

Getting inflation down to 2% should be the Fed’s No. 1 concern

MarketWatch - 1d

Fed officials seek ‘further progress’ on inflation before cutting rates

Minutes from January meeting show US central bankers back ‘careful’ approach on reducing borrowing costs

Financial Times - 11h

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

Sunday shows preview: DOGE cuts leave feds reeling; Lawmakers race to finalize Trump budget bill

Tech billionaire and the anchor of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Elon Musk saw his staffers attempt or succeed in accessing databases in various departments, supercharge a ...

The Hill - Feb. 8

Warren, Waters question Fed chair on proposal 'upending' bank stress test framework

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) teamed up to question the Federal Reserve’s proposal to “upend” bank stress testing framework, in a Monday letter in which they ...

The Hill - Feb. 11

Fed Chair Powell says central bank doesn't 'need to be in a hurry' to lower interest rates further

Powell called the economy "strong overall" with a "solid" labor market and inflation that is easing but still above the Fed's 2% goal.

CNBC - Feb. 11

Fed Chair Powell says central bank doesn't 'need to be in a hurry' to lower interest rates further

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday reiterated the central bank’s commitment to bringing inflation down and signaled that policymakers aren’t in a rush to push interest rates lower.

NBC News - Feb. 11

Micah Parsons contract: Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb fed up with trade rumors regarding Dallas stars seeking new deals

'Y'all aren't tired of this?'

CBS Sports - Feb. 11

Watch Fed Chair Powell speak live before House Financial Services Committee

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell returns to Capitol Hill on Wednesday for the second day of his semiannual updates on monetary policy.

CNBC - Feb. 12

Hopes for more Fed rate cuts dim as Powell notes hot CPI means 'we're not quite there yet'

A Fed interest rate cut won't be coming until at least September, if at all this year, following a troubling inflation report Wednesday.

CNBC - Feb. 12

New York AG says she will "defend our laws" after feds sue over immigration enforcement

The Trump administration is suing New York state over its immigration enforcement, alleging that New York statutes unlawfully block state and federal law enforcement from carrying out immigration ...

CBS News - 6d

10-year Treasury yield drops by most in a month on hope for Fed’s favored inflation gauge

U.S. government debt aggressively rallied on Thursday after details of January’s producer-price index offered some hope for easing price pressures in the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation ...

MarketWatch - 6d

How Republicans calling for smaller government could use the Fed’s balance sheet to wield more power

The hole in the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet is getting some attention from lawmakers.

MarketWatch - 6d

Egg prices are surging again. Why Powell and the Fed’s grip on inflation may be slipping.

The price increase in this consumer staple is complicating the central bank’s ability to achieve a soft landing.

MarketWatch - 3d

Fed Governor Bowman says more progress on inflation is needed before further rate cuts

The Fed official called for more progress on inflation before the central bank engages in further interest rate cuts.

CNBC - 2d

What does the Fed really think about Trump tariffs and inflation? We’re about to get more clues.

Inquiring minds want to know: What do Federal Reserve leaders think about President Trump’s tariffs and how they will affect inflation? And how will they react if he imposes stiff sanctions on ...

MarketWatch - 1d

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