P.M. Edition for July 16. In comments from the White House today, President Trump denied that he was trying to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, though he raised the prospect that Powell could be removed for cause. Plus, big banks like Goldman Sachs have reported bumper earnings for the second quarter. But as Journal reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis tell ... Show More
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Shutdown Pain Spreads Across America
A.M. Edition for Oct. 8. The federal shutdown enters its second week, with strain spreading across the U.S. A new Trump administration memo casts doubt on whether furloughed workers will receive back pay once the government reopens. Plus, with Federal data frozen by the shutdown, ... Show More
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Apr 2025
Fed man walking? Trump v Powell
First, Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve, was for the chop; then he was safe. As elsewhere President Donald Trump’s flip-flopping chips away at American credibility. After years of working from home, data make clear which demographic likes to do more of it (10:40). A ... Show More
23m 18s
Apr 2025
Fed man walking? Trump v Powell
First, Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve, was for the chop; then he was safe. As elsewhere President Donald Trump’s flip-flopping chips away at American credibility. After years of working from home, data make clear which demographic likes to do more of it (10:40). A ... Show More
23m 18s
Feb 2025
Musk’s cuts, Trump’s trade squeeze, Powell and China space race
Donald Trump has ordered U.S. agencies to work closely with top adviser Elon Musk's effort to shrink the federal workforce. As the president’s advisers finalize plans for more tariffs, some targets have been quick to offer concessions. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is questioned about ... Show More
12m 43s
Apr 2025
Hegseth in turmoil, Trump’s sinking polls
Senior politics reporter Aaron Blake talks with The Washington Post’s chief correspondent covering national politics, Dan Balz, and national security reporter Abigail Hauslohner about new reporting this week about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth’s continued use of Signal, ... Show More
32m 52s
Aug 23
Pentagon, Powell, Walmart, DC troops and Gaza's children
The Pentagon’s intelligence chief has been fired in the latest purge by President Donald Trump's administration. Fed Chair Jerome Powell hints at a rate cut in September. Walmart’s earnings reveal shifting consumer behavior under Trump’s tariff policy. National Guard presence alt ... Show More
12m 27s
Mar 2025
Can the Fed stay independent?
President Donald Trump has loudly proclaimed his desire for lower interest rates. Jay Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, responding to persistent inflation, has kept rates higher. And keeps mentioning that he can’t be fired. But is this true? Today on the show, the FT’s econom ... Show More
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