Trump signs $8.5 billion rare earths deal with Australia as China limits exports Albanese stated that the deal was taking the relationship between the U.S. and Australia “to the next level” The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025
Senate vote fails again as shutdown becomes one of the longest in US history Eleventh vote fails on 50-43 tally as Congress remains deadlocked on legislation after weekend No Kings protests The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2025
"Clever and generous" farm bailout coming, Hassett says Soybean farmers have seen their top export market — China — close completely. Axios · Oct 15, 2025
Trump's Fed Chair Shortlist Narrows To Five Doves: Who Are They? Following a series of intense interviews, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reportedly cut President Donald Trump's list of Federal Reserve chair candidates to down to five, from an initial pool of eleven. Benzinga · Oct 10, 2025
Trump adviser repeats threat of mass federal layoffs as shutdown talks stall out Economic council director says White House will judge Monday whether Democrats are willing to talk The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2025
Trump adviser: Layoffs will start if shutdown negotiations are "going nowhere" Kevin Hassett put the onus on Democrats, saying it's "common sense to avoid layoffs like that." Axios · Oct 5, 2025
Trump Will 'Take Over The Fed,' Larry Kudlow Says Economist Larry Kudlow predicts President Donald Trump will make big moves at the Federal Reserve when Chairman Jerome Powell steps down. Benzinga · Sep 10, 2025
Revisions and rising unemployment: what to know about the US jobs report August’s report gave signs of a cooling labor market with negative job numbers for the first time since 2020 – here’s what we learned The Guardian - US · Sep 5, 2025
President Trump Explores Government Equity Stakes In Private Companies President Trump's announcement on U.S. acquiring stake in Intel, defense industry deals, and tariff changes with India, reflecting evolving economic policies. Top News · Aug 27, 2025
MAGA ‘Shark Tank’ star rages against Trump’s ‘really, really bad idea’ to take stake in Intel Kevin O’Leary’s condemnation of the Intel decision comes as the president’s top officials insist that the administration will be making similar moves down the line. The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
Burn, Baby, Burn Plus: Government stake in Intel, inside the DNC, RFK Jr. brings back whole milk, and more... Reason · Aug 26, 2025
Trump Advisor Says US May Take Stakes In Other Firms After Intel The US government could take stakes in other companies after doing so with chipmaker Intel, President Donald Trump's top economic advisor Kevin Hassett said Monday. International Business Times · Aug 25, 2025
Inflation, Fed Leadership and Other Key Things to Watch this Week Markets face a pivotal week as the S&P 500 navigates mounting political pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell amid growing calls for more aggressive rate cuts following recent labor market weakening. Barchart · Aug 10, 2025
Trump-Backed Push For Rate Cuts Intensifies As Scott Bessent Leads Search For Fed Chair To Succeed Jerome Powell: Report As President Donald Trump continues to push for lower interest rates, the search for a successor to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has expanded, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the helm. Benzinga · Aug 9, 2025
Reason · Aug 8, 2025 Here's What Happens to the Economy if Trump Fires Jerome Powell and Installs a Loyalist at the Fed The Fed should be replaced by free markets, not unbridled presidential power.
Fortune · Aug 6, 2025 Who’s on Trump’s short list for Jerome Powell’s replacement Trump confirmed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined the role, saying, “I want to work with you,” while market-watchers weigh how each candidate could impact Fed independence and dollar strength.
Euronews · Aug 6, 2025 Trump narrows Fed chair candidates to four, excluding Treasury Secretary Bessent Trump said in an interview with CNBC that he had removed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent from consideration for Fed chair because Bessent wanted to remain in his current role.
Benzinga · Aug 5, 2025 Trump Slams 'Rigged' Jobs Data After Firing BLS Chief, Mentions Two Possible Fed Chair Picks Just days after firing Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, President Donald Trump reignited criticism of the agency, accusing it of publishing "rigged" employment data to favor Joe Biden during the 2024 election.
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025 Trump team looking to Joe Rogan for help amid lingering Epstein-Ghislaine Maxwell fallout, report says Vice President JD Vance denied strategy dinner he was set to host with Justice and FBI leadership was about handling of ongoing Jeffrey Epstein case
Roll Call · Aug 5, 2025 Trump signals higher tariffs, defends firing of BLS chief in combative CNBC interview - Roll Call A defiant President Trump defended his firing of a top government jobs monitor and said he would like to run again in 2028.
Barchart · Aug 4, 2025 America’s Top Labor Board Official Just Gave Trump Everything He Needed to Pressure Fed Chair Powell To Lower Interest Rates — Then He Fired Her President Donald Trump has dismissed Erika McEntarfer, the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), following the release of a weaker-than-expected July jobs report. The move has drawn national attention due to its timing, coming amid both economic uncertainty and ongoing discussions about the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy.
International Business Times · Aug 4, 2025 Trump Says To Name New Labor Statistics Chief This Week President Donald Trump said Monday that he would pick an "exceptional replacement" to his labor statistics chief, days after ordering her dismissal as a report showed weakness in the US jobs market.
International Business Times · Aug 4, 2025 Trump Says Will Name New Economics Data Official This Week US President Donald Trump said Monday that he would pick an "exceptional replacement" to his labor statistics chief -- after ordering her dismissal as a new report showed weakness in the US jobs market.
Fortune · Aug 4, 2025 Fired BLS head joins list of people fired by Trump She joins a growing list of people fired by Trump since January.
Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2025 White House advisers defend Trump’s firing of official behind jobs data Trump administration officials question data amid condemnation of dismissal of Bureau of Labor Statistics head.