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Today — 8 November 2024Main stream

Powell, Fed Chair, Will Likely Face Heavy Pressure From Trump

The chair of the Federal Reserve made clear he would not resign, even under pressure. But pressure from the White House is likely, market watchers say.

© Carlos Barria/Reuters

Jay Powell, the Fed chair, with President Trump during more tranquil times in 2017.

Trump Names Susie Wiles as His White House Chief of Staff

The president-elect turned to his top political aide to fill a key post managing the White House when he returns to office.

© Doug Mills/The New York Times

Susie Wiles understands how President-elect Donald J. Trump operates, is close with his family and has the loyalty of most of his current team.
Yesterday — 7 November 2024Main stream

What Trump’s Win Means for the Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell

7 November 2024 at 18:04
Donald J. Trump spent his first presidency on a collision course with America’s central bank. Will it intensify?

© Tom Brenner for The New York Times

President-elect Donald J. Trump elevated Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, to his current role in early 2018, but later soured on Mr. Powell and considered trying to fire or demote him.
Before yesterdayMain stream

Who Is Yoav Gallant?

6 November 2024 at 08:28
The Israeli defense minister was fired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel after the two clashed over the course of Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip.

© Nir Elias/Reuters

Yoav Gallant at Israel’s Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv on Tuesday, after being fired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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