The Latest Breaking News from the National Economic Council

The January Fed meeting marked the first central bank gathering of 2026, with Fed Chair Powell & Co. voting to keep interest rates unchanged.

‘Our expectation is that it won’t necessarily require legislation because there will be really great new Trump cards,’ said Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council

"Personnel is policy" has shaped past administrations. Kevin Hassett, who has been tapped to lead the National Economic Council, will have a hand in tax reform, debt reduction, and more.

Kudlow, who served as president-elect's National Economic Adviser last time around, told Trump team he won't be returning to goverment

Peter Navarro, former Trump trade adviser, explores key roles in the new administration amidst evolving economic perspectives.

During a recent interview, the former Director of the National Economic Council expressed concerns about the current state of immigration policies in the United States. He highlighted the challenges posed by unvetted illegal immigrants entering the country and emphasized the importance of thorough vetting processes to ensure national security.

Senior aide Bharat Ramamurti established himself as one of the top economic voices in the Biden administration.

Cindy Leonard took a break from the summer heat earlier this month to cool off on the water steps on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. The price was right, she said — free. “With the price of groceries going up, gas, electrical bills, you have to watch what you buy,” she said.

The House's debt ceiling bill has critics on both sides. Bharat Ramamurti, the deputy director of the National Economic Council, says the administration was able to secure some of its key priorities.