Trump Narrows Down List For Federal Reserve Candidates

On Tuesday, President Trump signaled he has narrowed down his list of potential replacement candidates to become the next Federal Reserve chair. Trump said possibilities for the positions, including chair, are former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett and two others whom the

Japan Gears Up For High-Stakes Trade Negotiations With Trump Admin

President Donald Trump, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer are expected to negotiate a historic deal with Japan on Wednesday as they meet with Tokyo’s Economic Revitalization Minister Ryōsei Akazawa.  Military support, energy projects and exchange rates are all

Senate Confirms Trump Treasury Secretary

Another one… Senate Finance Committee lawmakers voted Tuesday to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominee for Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, a 16-11 vote of approval that sends his confirmation to the Senate for a full floor vote. Democrat Sens. Maggie Hassan and Mark Warner joined