Trump fires defense chief Esper

[ad_1] Donald Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Monday, further upsetting a government facing uncertainty over the US president’s refusal to acknowledge the electoral defeat of Democrat Joe Biden. With just 10 weeks left of his tenure in the White House, the move raised concerns that Trump could target …

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Biden may face pressure to reshape Powell’s Fed in year one

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: America’s monetary policy will not be a primary concern for President-elect Joe Biden as he prepares to take office in January, with the Federal Reserve’s economic arsenal already deployed against an ongoing recession and spending decisions. most urgent federal. for the next administration. But during his first year …

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