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Trump told GOP lawmakers he would 'likely' fire Fed chair Powell 'soon,' sources and officials say

President Trump asked a group of Republican lawmakers how they felt about him firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and told them he would "likely" fire Powell "soon," according to two White House officials and sources familiar with the Tuesday evening meeting.

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Trump asked GOP lawmakers if he should fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell

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. Several sources said Mr. Trump indicated he will do it. Mr. Trump on Wednesday confirmed to reporters in the Oval Office that he spoke to lawmakers about ousting Powell.

Associated Press News on MSN · 2h

Trump says he’s “highly unlikely” to fire Fed’s Powell after floating that idea in private

President Donald Trump says he's “highly unlikely” to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. His public statement Wednesday came less than 24 hours after suggesting in a private meeting that he was leaning in favor of dismissing Powell.

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Bahrain announces $17 billion in US deals during Trump talks

Bahrain's crown prince announced on Wednesday plans to invest more than $17 billion in the United States at a meeting with President Donald Trump focused on trade, Iran and regional security issues. Under the plan,

Newsweek on MSN · 13h

Donald Trump announces deal to end Republican revolt

The president has announced a deal with most of the House Republicans who derailed a procedural vote on a package of legislation.

The Hill on MSN · 18h

Trump announces agreement to end House floor revolt over crypto bills

President Trump said late Tuesday that he has reached a deal with most of the House Republicans who derailed a procedural vote earlier in the day, putting a trio of cryptocurrency bills on a path to consideration in the lower chamber.

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Trump hosts Gulf leaders at White House as new violence raises questions about progress toward peace

President Donald Trump is hosting a pair of Arab Gulf leaders at the White House on Wednesday as violence between Israel and ...

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'Higher risk of harm from natural disasters': Trump admin sued for installing acting FEMA heads with 'no prior emergency management experience'

A collection of blue state attorneys general and a governor accused Trump of "unlawfully" installing acting FEMA ...

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Trump administration pushes states for election data, Washington Post reports

The Trump administration and its allies are trying to obtain voter data from states and inspect voting equipment, the ...

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DOJ sees ‘breach of the judicial oath’ in judge’s leaked Trump criticism

Department of Justice officials are criticizing what they say were expressions of clear bias against President Donald Trump in private comments from a top federal judge, following a report Wednesday ...

Over 57 Washington cities plan 'Good Trouble' protests for July 17

Demonstrators nationwide are planning to hit the streets on July 17 in a day of action inspired by the late Congressman John ...

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