The Borrowing Crisis Looming Over the Trump Presidency
Despite the Federal Reserve's 2024 interest rate cuts, borrowing costs remain stubbornly high — reflecting a growing ...
Will Trump Axe the CFPB? What Consumers Should Know
Time will tell what Trump has in store for the CFPB. For now, consumers can still access the bureau’s many educational ...
‘Second American Revolution’: The team behind DOGE’s government overhaul
As Musk’s team barrels its way through the government seeking access to sensitive information, questions are arising about ...
Fannie Mae Underpins the Mortgage Market. Should the Government Sell It?
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were bailed out by the government during the housing crisis nearly 17 years ago. The Trump ...
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Confirmation process for Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense
President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced television commentator, author, and retired National Guard officer Pete Hegseth as his nominee for secretary of defense on November 12, 2024. This ...
Hagerty Aide Luke Pettit Tapped for Treasury’s Bank Policy Lead
The Trump administration has tapped Luke Pettit, a staffer for Republican Senator Bill Hagerty, for a senior role in the US Treasury Department.
Trump appoints treasury secretary, a former hedge fund executive, as acting head of consumer protection agency
In what appears to be yet another move to consolidate parts of the federal government, President Donald Trump has appointed ...
Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary
The Senate on Monday confirmed fossil fuel executive Chris Wright to serve as energy secretary, a key post to promote ...
Trump names Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acting director of CFPB, as former head Chopra confirms he is out
President Donald Trump appointed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection ...