Trump Shortlists Hassett, Warsh, and Waller as Top Picks for Fed Chair

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett speaks to reporters at the White House on April 14, 2025. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters President Donald Trump confirmed on Sept. 5 his top three candidates to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell when his term ends in May next year. Speaking to reporters, Trump said he is considering former Fed

Schumer Threatens to ‘Force’ a Senate Vote on Repealing Trump’s Tariffs

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) speaks to reporters at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 3, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—Senate Democrats are threatening to force a vote on repealing import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The announcement was made on social media by Senate Minority Leader Chuck

Trump Signs Order on Tariff Reductions for ‘Aligned Partners,’ Certain Products

President Donald Trump signs an executive orders during a press availability in the Oval Office of the White House on Sept. 5, 2025. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Sept. 5 modifying the scope of reciprocal tariffs, including possible adjustments to tariffs on certain items for “aligned partners” that reach