"It doesn't occur to me in the slightest that there would be any situation in which I would not complete my term other than ...

Bessent told the president that ousting Jerome Powell entailed risks, including possible effects on the economy and potential ...

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

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.