Trump, Jerome Powell and economic forecasts
John Dickerson shares his thoughts on President Trump's constant criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Wednesday's decision to leave interest rates unchanged.
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Trump adviser Peter Navarro on interest rates
President Trump has been pressuring the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, but the central bank held them steady on Wednesday. Peter Navarro, senior counselor for trade and manufacturing to President Trump, joins "The Takeout" to explain why he believes rates should be cut.
Powell cautious on possible September cut
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday despite President Trump's push for a cut. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged again
The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate at Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee meeting. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest.
Is the Fed likely to finally cut interest rates at this week's meeting?
President Trump has pressured Fed Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates. Here's what the experts think will happen at today's monetary policy meeting.
Expectations for July interest rate decision
The Federal Reserve is set to announce its July interest rate decision on Wednesday. CBS News business contributor Javier David has more details on what to expect.
Open: "Face the Nation," July 27, 2025
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought, joins to discuss President Trump's trip to a Federal Reserve facility with Fed Chair Jerome Powell ahead of his departure for Scotland. Meanwhile, The Ohio State University President Ted Carter joins to explain how he's handling a new era of higher education amid the Trump administration's push to assert control over private and public institutions across the U.S.
Trump clashes with Powell
President Trump clashed with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as more lawmakers weigh in on a need for an interest rate cut. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports.
Powell disagrees with Trump about cost of changes to Fed construction
President Trump visited the Federal Reserve's headquarters in Washington, keeping up the intense pressure he's been putting on Fed chair Jerome Powell.
Breaking down dispute between Trump and Powell
President Trump visited the Federal Reserve and raised the issue of cost overruns in construction of new facilities there. It was a new front in Trump's extended campaign to pressure Powell, who he says has been too slow to lower interest rates. Kelly O'Grady explains.
Trump and Powell clash over Fed renovations
President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell had a disagreement almost immediately as the two men set foot in the Fed's headquarters in Washington on Thursday to survey an extensive renovation project on two of the reserve's buildings. Nancy Cordes has more.
Is the U.S. economy in a desperate time?
President Trump visited the Federal Reserve on Thursday, where he publicly disagreed with its chair, Jerome Powell, about the central bank's renovation costs. Following the tour, Mr. Trump denied tensions between himself and Powell, saying they had a "good meeting." CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Trump, Powell meet amid tensions
President Trump toured the Federal Reserve building today alongside Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The visit comes as tensions run high between the two men. The president has repeatedly criticized Powell for not lowering interest rates and for the high cost of ongoing renovations. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Takeaways from Trump's Federal Reserve tour
President Trump visited the Federal Reserve on Thursday to tour its multi-billion-dollar renovation project. It comes amid his repeated public attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
House Speaker Johnson expects "rocky road" for Fed Chair Powell
President Trump has considered firing Powell, lashing out over high interest rates.
Johnson on Trump potentially firing Powell
House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett that he understood President Trump's frustration with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, adding that it's going to be "a rocky road" for the Fed chair between now and the end of his term in May 2026. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady and Barron's senior writer Martin Baccardax join with analysis.
Trump, Powell argue over Fed renovation costs
President Trump toured renovations at the Federal Reserve headquarters with Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday. The visit comes amid the president's criticism of Powell over the central bank holding interest rates steady. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Trump visiting Federal Reserve
President Trump is visiting the Federal Reserve on Thursday as he continues to pressure Fed Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
Fed chair speaks at Large Banks Conference
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke at the Large Banks Conference in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday amid criticism from President Trump. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the latest.
Congresswoman refers Fed Chair Powell to DOJ
As tensions remain high between the White House and the central bank, a Republican congresswoman is hitting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell with a criminal referral to the Justice Department. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins to examine the disconnect between the Trump administration and the Fed.
Trump continues to attack Powell
President Trump continued to attack Federal Reserve Jerome Powell, claiming the Fed is "choking out the housing market." CBS News' Kely O'Grady has more.
What does the Federal Reserve do, and why is Trump unhappy with chair Powell?
President Trump floated the idea of firing Jerome Powell — whom he first appointed Federal Reserve chair — earlier this week, after years of on-and-off criticism over interest rates.
Trump official criticizes Fed chief Powell as Trump takes aim over interest rates
A top White House budget official said President Trump is "troubled" by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's management, as Mr. Trump pressures him over interest rates.
Sen. Kennedy warns Trump not to fire Powell
President Trump said Wednesday it's "highly unlikely" that he would fire Jerome Powell, but he continued to air his frustrations with the Federal Reserve chair. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
White House in damage control over Epstein
The White House is navigating a busy news cycle as attention remains on the Jeffrey Epstein files and the potential firing of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
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