‘Will do an outstanding job’: Trump nominates Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve Board; Powell’s role under scrutiny
Friday, 8 August 2025 Donald Trump nominated Stephen Miran to temporarily fill a Federal Reserve Board vacancy, raising concerns about political influence on the central bank. Miran, favored to lower interest rates, would replace Adriana Kugler until January 2026. The Senate Banking Committee will consider the nomination amid debates over the Fed's independence and future leadership, as Trump eyes potential replacements for Jerome Powell.
Trump has officially ruled out Scott Bessent for the next Fed chair, telling CNBC that Bessent “wants to stay where he is.” The decision follows the surprise resignation of Fed Governor Adriana Kugler, giving Trump another opportunity to reshape the Federal Reserve with loyalists. Remaining...
A U.S. federal judge has blocked Donald Trump’s controversial plan to deploy National Guard troops in Los Angeles, calling it an overreach of presidential power. The decision halts what critics..
Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over move to fire her
The case could become a turning point for the 112-year-old Federal Reserve, which was designed by Congress to be insulated from day-to-day..
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Friday, 8 August 2025
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