Kevin M. Warsh has enough support to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, but a criminal investigation into the central bank stands in his way.
Category: United States Politics and Government
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Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Pick to Lead Fed, Faces Senate at Tricky Moment
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Supreme Court Reviews F.C.C.’s Enforcement Power Against Communications Companies
The New York Times – Business:AT&T and Verizon were penalized millions of dollars for what the agency said was a failure to protect consumer information. The companies say they were deprived of their right to a jury trial.
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Trump’s Fed Pick to Defend Central Bank’s Ability to Set Rates Independently
The New York Times – Business:Kevin M. Warsh is set to testify at the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday even as a criminal investigation into the central bank risks delaying his ascension to become the next chair.
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Trump Administration Takes Steps to Refund $166 Billion in Tariffs
The New York Times – Business:The government debuted a system to repay importers two months after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs at the heart of the president’s trade policy.
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The Peace Rally Gets Derailed
The New York Times – Business:Oil prices are climbing and global stocks are falling as investors worry about the prospects for a speedy end to the war in the Middle East.
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The President Is Coming to the White House Correspondent’s Dinner
The New York Times – Business:A president who relishes attacking the news media is set to break his boycott of an event celebrating the news media. What could go wrong?
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Trump Administration to Begin Refunding $166 Billion in Tariffs
The New York Times – Business:The government will debut a system to repay importers two months after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs at the heart of the president’s trade policy.
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Are Democrats Becoming a Party of Tax Cuts?
The New York Times – Business:As Democrats try to find a way back to power in Washington, some see tax cuts as a quick and easy way to address affordability. The wonks are freaking out.
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Are Democrats Becoming a Party of Tax Cuts?
The New York Times – Business:As Democrats try to find a way back to power in Washington, some see tax cuts as a quick and easy way to address affordability. The wonks are freaking out.
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Reopening Strait of Hormuz Would Ease Oil Crisis but Only So Much
The New York Times – Business:Analysts said energy and shipping companies would be reluctant to fully restore operations until they were confident that hostilities were over.