Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the president that ousting Jerome Powell entailed risks, including possible effects on the economy and potential legal and political obstacles.

Former Texas Land Commissioner and Pine Cove Capital managing partner George P. Bush discusses DOGE spending cuts and reducing federal spending of public media and foreign aid on ‘Fox News Live.’ ...

Trump and the Trump administration have increasingly turned their fire on Powell and his leadership of the central bank.

As Donald Trump openly toys with firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — despite having appointed him — Republicans and Democrats are sharply divided over whether the president has the authority ...

Kevin Hassett's Trump-era makeover is fueling questions about the independence of the Federal Reserve as he emerges as a leading contender to succeed Jerome H. Powell as chair.