Kevin Hassett regains lead over Kevin Warsh on prediction markets in neck-and-neck Fed chairman race

Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, regained the top spot on Kalshi and Polymarket on Tuesday as he made his case for the job.

White House adviser Hassett: Fed independence is really important

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett, one of President Donald Trump's top contenders to lead the Fed, said the independence of the central bank was important, amid concerns he might be too close to the president.

Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 14, 2025

The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett tthat aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.

Hassett: We've Cut The Trade Deficit Cut In Half From Last Year

Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council, offered a positive view of the Trump administration's economic record for this year during an appearance Sunday morning on CBS's "Face the Nation.

Watch CNBC's full interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the latest jobs report, the race for the new Fed chair, and more.
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