Bessent vets potential Powell successors; Trump's shortlist is staring to take shape

As President Donald Trump sharpens his focus on the Federal Reserve, the names on his radar to lead the world’s most powerful central bank are coming into view.Tensions between Trump and the Federal Reserve have reached a boiling point in recent months, fueled by disputes over interest rate decisions, soaring renovation costs at its two main Washington, D.C. offices, and allegations of mortgage fraud involving a sitting board member.TREASURY'S BESSENT SAYS INTERVIEWS FOR POTENTIAL FED CHAIRS WILL START AROUND LABOR DAYTrump has squarely placed the blame on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powel