Trump floats using tariff revenue to send $2,000 checks to Americans. Here's how that could hurt people in the long run.

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President Donald Trump boards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on Thursday, September 11, 2025, for a trip to New York.

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Trump's Fed shortlist is narrowing, but a final choice could be months off

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President Donald Trump's shortlist to lead the Federal Reserve includes National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, Fed Gov. Christopher Waller, and former Fed Gov. Kevin Warsh

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One Fed member wants to cut interest rates like crazy this year

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The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time this year.

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What the Fed's interest-rate cut means for your wallet

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell could announce the first rate cut of the year.

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The Fed cuts interest rates by 25 basis points after disappointing job growth — and mounting political pressure

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Chair Jerome Powell announced The Fed's latest interest rate decision.

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A 90-year-old Supreme Court precedent protecting Fed independence is on its deathbed

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Lisa Cook is suing President Donald Trump after he tried to fire her from the Federal Reserve's board of governors. The legal challenge leans on a 90-year-old Supreme Court case that is on its last legs.

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Tariffs are making their way into the grocery aisle, from coffee beans to eggs

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Tariffs are driving up prices on everything from groceries to auto parts, months ahead of holiday shopping.

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Fed Governor Lisa Cook 'did not ever commit mortgage fraud,' attorneys say

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FILE - Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook listens during an open meeting of the Board of Governors at the Federal Reserve, June 25, 2025, in Washington.

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Europe's top central banker is the latest leading financial voice to issue a warning about Trump's battle with the Fed

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Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, speaks to the media following a meeting of the ECB governing board
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, speaks to the media following a meeting of the ECB governing board

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Lisa Cook's future at the Federal Reserve remains undecided after round 1 of her legal battle with Donald Trump

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Lisa Cook is suing over President Donald Trump's attempt to fire her from the Federal Reserve.

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