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President Trump denied he plans to fire Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell after telling Republican lawmakers he would likely make the move.

President Trump said it was "highly unlikely" he would fire Jerome Powell, but also said he discussed the idea with ...

Stocks sold off sharply intraday after multiple reports suggested President Trump is considering firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Despite a strong desire to own homes, millions of Americans are still renting. So, what initiatives is Washington implementing to help make homeownership a reality?

Vice President Vance went to Pennsylvania to sell Republicans' tax law, but President Trump stole the show with more Oval Office theatrics.

President Trump asked a group of Republican lawmakers how they felt about him firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and ...

Stocks fell as investors digested yet another threat to the Fed’s independence, with the Morningstar US Market Index ...

While the president reportedly drafted a letter firing Jerome Powell, he told reporters he doesn’t intend to follow through — ...

That sent markets on a downward journey before Trump told reporters he was not planning to fire Powell. The whipsaw was very similar to the on-off nature of Trump’s tariffs announcements that have ...

Kevin Hassett, one of President Donald Trump’s longest-serving economic aides, is the early frontrunner to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chief next year, according to people familiar with ...