Hassett Says If He’s Fed Chair, Trump’s Advice Won’t Influence Central Bank’s Policy

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett speaks to reporters outside the White House in Washington on Nov. 13, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Kevin Hassett, a leading contender to become the next Federal Reserve chair, said on Dec. 14 that if he gets the position, while he would convey President Donald Trump’s views on interest rates

Trump Condemns Shootings at Brown University, Sydney, and ISIS Attack in Syria

President Donald Trump (C) attends the 126th Army-Navy Game between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., on Dec. 13, 2025. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images President Donald Trump and the First Lady extended their sympathies to the victims and families of the violent attacks at Brown University, Bondi