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Trump, Powell and Fed

Trump asked GOP lawmakers if he should fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Washington — President Trump on Tuesday asked a group of House Republicans if he should fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — and people in the room voiced approval. Several sources said Mr. Trump indicated he will do it. Mr. Trump on Wednesday confirmed to reporters in the Oval Office that he spoke to lawmakers about ousting Powell.

News and Sentinel · 8m

Trump says he’s ‘highly unlikely’ to fire Fed’s Powell after floating that idea in private

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was “highly unlikely” to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a public statement made less than 24 hours after suggesting in a private meeting that he was leaning in favor of dismissing the head of the nation’s central bank.

ABC News on MSN · 1h

Trump told GOP lawmakers he would 'likely' fire Fed chair Powell 'soon,' sources and officials say

President Trump asked a group of Republican lawmakers how they felt about him firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and told them he would "likely" fire Powell "soon," according to two White House officials and sources familiar with the Tuesday evening meeting.

Trump, House Republicans

Reuters on MSN · 2h

Bahrain announces $17 billion in US deals during Trump talks

Bahrain's crown prince announced on Wednesday plans to invest more than $17 billion in the United States at a meeting with President Donald Trump focused on trade, Iran and regional security issues. Under the plan,

Newsweek on MSN · 14h

Donald Trump announces deal to end Republican revolt

The president has announced a deal with most of the House Republicans who derailed a procedural vote on a package of legislation.

The Hill on MSN · 19h

Trump announces agreement to end House floor revolt over crypto bills

President Trump said late Tuesday that he has reached a deal with most of the House Republicans who derailed a procedural vote earlier in the day, putting a trio of cryptocurrency bills on a path to consideration in the lower chamber.

Trump, Tariffs

U.S. News & World Report · 21h

Trump to Put Tariffs of Over 10% on Smaller Nations, Including Those in Africa and the Caribbean

President Donald Trump says he plans to place tariffs of over 10% on smaller countries, including nations in Africa and the Caribbean

Reuters on MSN · 2h

Trump says US will stick to 25% tariff on Japan, may have deal with India soon

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the U.S. will probably "live by the letter" on tariffs with Japan and may have another trade deal coming up with India, following his announcement of an accord with Indonesia on Tuesday.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Trump announces trade agreement with Indonesia, including 19% tariff

President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States has reached a trade agreement with Indonesia after speaking with the country’s President Prabowo Subianto.

Good Trouble, Trump

Yahoo · 2h

Over 57 Washington cities plan 'Good Trouble' protests for July 17

Demonstrators nationwide are planning to hit the streets on July 17 in a day of action inspired by the late Congressman John Lewis. What to know.

Fast Company on MSN · 1d

‘Good Trouble Lives On’: July 17 protests against Trump in all 50 states over voting rights, racial justice. Here’s what to know

On the 5th anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’ passing, hundreds of thousands of Americans are expected to take to the streets nationwide. Organizers of the recent “No Kings Day” and “Hands Off” pro-democracy protests against the Trump administration have planned another nationwide day of action,

Detroit Free Press · 10h

Why ‘Good Trouble’ protesters chose Thursday, July 17 to rally against Trump

The Good Trouble protests planned nationwide July 17 got their name from Rep. John Lewis and mark the fifth anniversary of his death.

Education Department, Trump

USA Today · 1d

What is the Education Department's role? What it supports in Washington

The Supreme Court has allowed President Donald Trump to move forward with efforts to dismantle the Education Department. Here's what the agency does.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Trump wants to dismantle the Education Department. What would that mean?

Closing the department would require congressional approval, and it’s unlikely Trump would have sufficient support.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

Trump's Education Department cuts are ahead. Here's what that means for students

While the U.S. Department of Education cannot be dissolved completely under the law, the Supreme Court's decision on Monday to lift an injunction against the Trump administration's efforts to gut the agency took the first step in that direction -- a move that could ripple to students around the country.

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Trump hosts Gulf leaders at White House as new violence raises questions about progress toward peace

President Donald Trump is hosting a pair of Arab Gulf leaders at the White House on Wednesday as violence between Israel and ...

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Trump administration pushes states for election data, Washington Post reports

The Trump administration and its allies are trying to obtain voter data from states and inspect voting equipment, the ...

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900 DOJ alumni warn Senate against putting ex-Trump lawyer Emil Bove on appellate court

Officials from as far back as the Kennedy administration through the current Trump administration signed a letter opposing ...

Cryptopolitan on MSN1h

U.S. President Trump admits he is not planning to fire Fed Chair

Just hours after Trump told House Republicans that he planned to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he told the press ...

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Trump says Coca-Cola agreed to use real cane sugar in US

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday Coca-Cola had agreed to use real cane sugar in its beverages in the U.S. after his discussions with the company. "I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using ...

Trump reshaped the Supreme Court. Now emergency appeals are helping him reshape the government

President Donald Trump has achieved significant victories in the Supreme Court during the first six months of his second term ...

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