Trump Says He Won’t Fire Powell, But ‘May Have to Force Something’ on Rates

President Donald Trump has ratcheted up his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Speaking at a June 12 White House event, the president demanded again that the U.S. central bank chief lower interest rates. He projected that reducing rates by two percentage points would save the United States $600 billion annually. Original News Source

Trump likely to reject Democrats’ offer to appear in impeachment inquiry hearings

Trump likely to reject Democrats’ offer to appear in impeachment inquiry hearings – CBS News Watch CBS News In the impeachment inquiry, sources tell CBS News that President Trump is likely to reject the Democrats’ offer to appear when the House Judiciary Committee starts hearings next week. The pursuits of the president’s personal attorney, Rudy

Trump reportedly released Ukraine aid after knowledge of whistleblower complaint

Trump reportedly released Ukraine aid after knowledge of whistleblower complaint – CBS News Watch CBS News A new report could challenge one of the president’s key defenses against impeachment. According to the New York Times, the president released the Ukraine aid he’s accused of withholding for political gain, only after he knew the issue was