Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is leading a search for a successor to Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whom President Trump has pushed all year, in vain, to cut rates.
Trump admin expands Fed chair search to 3 more candidates — including 2 vice chairs: report
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August 11, 2025
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