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Trump Says Fed Pick Is Decided as Hassett Signals Willingness to Serve

The White House eyes a pre‑Christmas nomination, with independence questions unresolved.

Hassett Emerges as Frontrunner for Fed Chair as White House Weighs Pre-Christmas Pick

Bessent Says Trump Likely to Name Next Fed Chair Before Christmas

Trump Intensifies Bid to Replace Powell, Pressures Bessent as Fed Chair Interviews Near

White House Narrows Fed Chair Search to Five as Markets Price In Another Cut

Bessent Confirms Five Finalists for Fed Chair, Sets Second-Round Interviews

Bessent to Give Trump 3–4-Name Shortlist for Fed Chair After Thanksgiving

U.S. Poised to Take Small Stake in Lithium Americas as DOE Loan Is Reworked

Trump Advances Plan to Pack Fed With Rate-Cut Allies

Trump Nominates Adviser Stephen Miran as Interim Fed Governor

Trump Nominates Stephen Miran to Temporary Fed Board Seat

Trump Narrows Fed Chair Shortlist to Four and Plans to Name Kugler Successor

Trump Plans Fed Board Pick This Week, Keeps Powell Successor Option Open

Trump Pressures Fed Board to Override Powell After Unusual Double Dissent

O’Donnell Labels Trump’s Fed Chair Proposal 'Indicative of Dementia'

Vice President Vance Intensifies Criticism of Fed Chair Powell Over Inflation and Trade Policies

Trump Escalates Criticism of Fed Chair Powell as Economic Concerns Grow

Trump Escalates Conflict with Fed Chair Powell Over Interest Rate Policy

Trump Criticizes Fed as Inflation and Tariff Plans Complicate Rate Decisions

US Mortgage Rates Hit 7.09%, Highest Level Since May 2024