Trump hints Hassett could stay put, upending the Fed chair race
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President Donald Trump suggested Kevin Hassett could remain as head of the National Economic Council, injecting uncertainty into the race to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Analysts say Warsh could gain momentum, with other candidates still in play, while political and legal developments—like a DOJ probe related to the Fed building—could affect Senate confirmations.
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