Extended Interview: Mike Pence on Trump tariffs, Jeffrey Epstein and more – CBS News Watch CBS News Former Vice President Mike Pence discusses the first six months of President Trump’s second term, weighs in on Mr. Trump’s criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and calls on the Trump administration to “release all the files” … Read more
Trump says it’s “highly unlikely” he fires Fed Chair Jerome Powell – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump on Tuesday night privately floated firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, then publicly backed away on Wednesday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking … Read more
Trump denies report about firing Powell, here’s what to know – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is denying reports that he plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe, Kelly O’Grady and Nikole Killion have the latest. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live … Read more
Trump says Powell is “terrible” for not lowering interest rates, denies plans to fire him – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is commenting on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as reports emerge that he is considering firing him. Mr. Trump has been calling for Powell to cut interest rates as the U.S. navigates … Read more
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, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge. Several said Mr. Trump indicated he will do it. Mr. Trump made the comments to the Republican House members … Read more
Trump urges Fed to lower interest rates as new inflation data shows slight rise – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is urging the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates following the release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for June, which shows a 0.3% increase. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady has the … Read more
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the U.S. central bank has held off on lowering interest rates this year because of President Trump’s tariffs. Speaking at a gathering of central bankers in Portugal, Powell said “I think that’s right” in response to a moderator’s question about whether the Fed would have cut its … Read more
Fed Chair Powell says Trump tariffs delayed interest rate cuts – CBS News Watch CBS News Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday the Trump administration’s tariffs led the Fed to put interest rate cuts on hold. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, … Read more
Fed Chair Powell says Trump tariffs delayed planned interest rate cut – CBS News Watch CBS News Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday the Trump administration’s tariffs led the Fed to put a planned interest rate cut on hold. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications … Read more
Fed Chair Powell says economy is in a solid position despite uncertainty – CBS News Watch CBS News Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell gave his take on the state of the economy Wednesday as he testified before the Senate Banking Committee. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more. Be the … Read more