Trump and the Fed: battle lines
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Jerome Powell and the Fed Head for Another Collision with Trump
Rates may not come down as much or as quickly as had been expected, just as Trump — a self-declared “low-rate guy” — returns to the White House.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump girds for battle with Democrats, Supreme Court over birthright citizenship
President-elect Trump, Democratic lawmakers and the Supreme Court are on a collision course over restricting birthright citizenship, which Trump has identified as a top priority for his incoming ...The Hill - 2d -
Restore, destroy or leave to rot? Battle lines drawn over west Africa’s architectural heritage
Uncompleted or abandoned buildings are a regular feature of the landscape. Now calls for restorations are increasing. Beneath mango trees in the lush garden of the Palais de Lomé, an oceanside ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump shifts strategy on tough confirmation battles, to Hegseth's benefit
Trump World is congratulating itself on a stunning turnaround in Pete Hegseth’s chances of winning confirmation to lead the Pentagon, an effort they credit to Vice President-elect JD Vance, Hegseth ...The Hill - 6d -
Newsom lines up resistance to Trump's second term
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is positioning himself as a leader of the Democratic resistance to Trump’s incoming second term, as chatter builds about his potential 2028 ambitions. Newsom moved ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Donald Trump says he won't fire Fed chief Jerome Powell
President-elect Donald Trump says he will not try to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whose term runs through May 2026, during an exclusive interview with Meet the Press.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Trump says he won't fire Fed chief Jerome Powell
President-elect Donald Trump said he will not try to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whose term runs through May 2026.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
These Two Factors Could Set Up a Trump Clash With the Fed
If borrowing costs don’t drop and household costs remain high, the incoming president could turn his ire on the traditionally independent central bank.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Powell ‘not concerned’ over risks Trump will stifle Fed independence
US central bank chief says his institution has ‘broad support’ on Capitol HillFinancial Times - Dec. 4
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