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Waller says he's willing to lead Fed if Trump asks, but no contact so far
Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller, an advocate for an immediate interest rate cut, said on Friday he would accept the job ...
Federal Reserve says building renovation complies with law, defends costs
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday said the agency’s renovation of its office complex in Washington complies ...
Can the Fed stay independent? Trump-era adviser may put it to the test.
Kevin Hassett's Trump-era makeover is fueling questions about the independence of the Federal Reserve as he emerges as a leading contender to succeed Jerome H. Powell as chair.
Federal judge blocks anti-Catholic Washington law
A federal judge on Friday blocked a Washington state law requiring Catholic priests to report suspected child abuse or ...
Federal Reserve’s Waller says central bank should cut rates at next meeting
A top Federal Reserve official said late Thursday that the central bank should cut its key interest rate later this month, ...
WA public radio stations brace for ‘devastating’ federal funding loss
Washington stations, particularly those serving rural populations, are in jeopardy after Congress passed a bill clawing back ...
Top Fed Official Backs July Rate Cut as Trump Ramps Up Pressure
Christopher Waller, a potential contender to be the next chair of the central bank, said the Federal Reserve should not wait ...
Fed's Kugler: No rate cut for some time as tariffs pass through to prices
The U.S. Federal Reserve should not cut interest rates "for some time" as the impact of Trump administration tariffs begin ...