Hassett says Fed independence is ‘really important’ and chair candidates shouldn’t be disqualified for being Trump’s friend

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, one of the finalists for the Federal Reserve chair job, showed support Tuesday for central bank independence. With President Donald Trump apparently in the final days of picking a successor to Jerome Powell at the Fed, Hassett declined in a CNBC interview to directly address his own candidacy but…

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Hamas signals willingness to move forward with ceasefire

Hamas officials said on Friday that they have responded to President Trump 60-day ceasefire proposal In a “positive” manner but indicated that more talks are required. Trump told reporters on Thursday that the step comes that he Expect a response The Palestinian terrorist group within “24 hours” about the agreement Temporarily stop its fight With…

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