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Economic council head says Trump's ability to fire Fed's Powell is 'being looked into'
In an interview with ABC News, Kevin Hassett was also pressed on the president's decision to hit imports from Brazil with steep tariffs.
Hassett: Trump’s authority to fire Powell is ‘being looked into’
ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett on “This Week.”
Trump ‘certainly’ can fire Fed chair Powell ‘if there’s cause’: Hassett
Top Trump administration officials have escalated their criticisms of Fed Chair Jerome Powell by targeting the Federal Reserve's renovation project.
Trump turns up the heat on Powell as monetary feud deepens
Speaking to reporters earlier this week, Trump argued that interest rates should be three points lower, blaming Jerome Powell for costing the country significant money and holding back the US from being the world’s top economic performer.
Fed building renovation gives Trump new opening to attack Powell
The Trump administration is escalating its campaign against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell, with a new set of arguments aimed at ousting the central bank leader.
Fed Defends Renovations as White House Widens Attacks on Central Bank
President Trump and his allies have accused the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, of misleading Congress in what some legal scholars worry is a prelude to seeking his removal.
Fed Chair Powell may face dismissal over building renovation: Trump adviser Hassett
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett suggested Sunday that Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve, could be at risk of removal depending on answers related to the central bank’s $2.5 billion headquarters renovation.
Deer Creek Fire, at almost 9,000 acres, nearing Colorado-Utah state line
A rapidly growing and still-uncontained fire that's already destroyed five buildings in eastern Utah is fast approaching the ...
Hassett says White House probing Fed renovation costs, authority to fire Powell
WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has the authority to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for ...
‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ puts survivors’ fire-making skills to the test in finale
Last One Standing" follows the final three competitors Cheeney, Darren and Matt as the face the final gauntlet of challenges.
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Police investigate stolen dump truck set on fire in Southwest Michigan
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI – Investigators are looking for those responsible for stealing a dump truck and setting it on fire. The ...
Combine harvester fire sparks rail chaos
A combine harvester fire has spread to surrounding fields and closed the main railway line in and out of Cornwall. Cornwall ...
Feeling the connection of community after the Eaton fire
The man who pounded on his sleeping next-door neighbor’s door to tell her to get her car out of her garage before the power ...
Two-alarm fire in York County leaves home a ‘total loss:’ firefighters
The house was a total loss, Fairview Township firefighter Justin McNaughton said. The fire likely started in a garage-type ...
Braves Urged to 'Start Fire Sale' at Deadline, Trade Slugger Marcell Ozuna
The Atlanta Braves are all but confirmed sellers at the trade deadline, and one writer believes Marcell Ozuna should be the ...
Fire destroys club shop and scoreboard at GAA club
A scoreboard, shop and signage was destroyed in a fire at a GAA club in County Antrim. Lámh Dhearg GAC said it believed the ...
A beloved CT coach lost his home to a fire. There’s an effort to raise money for his family to rebuild
A GoFundMe has been launched to help a Connecticut high school coach rebuild after a devastating house fire, according to the ...
Massachusetts Eversource employee helps save horses in massive barn fire: ‘Natural instinct’
An Eversource employee is sharing his experience of responding to a massive barn fire in Walpole, helping save 10 horses.
South Rim Fire in western Colorado nearly doubles in size overnight to almost 3,000 acres with no containment
The South Rim Fire near Gunnison grew to almost 3,000 acres Saturday morning after its growth and lack of containment forced ...