Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has asked an inspector general to review the cost of the central bank's building renovations that White House officials have attacked as "ostentatious."

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Tuesday that the independence of the Federal Reserve is 'absolutely critical' and that 'playing around with the Fed can often have adverse consequences.'

Australia will not commit troops in advance to any conflict, Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said on Sunday (July 13), responding to a report that the Pentagon has pressed its ally to clarify what role it would play if the U.

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended Donald Trump’s newly unveiled 50% tariff against Brazil on ABC News' "This Week."

Recent comments from White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett on criticism of the Fed's renovation costs have confirmed the view that the Trump administration is actively explor