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White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday he was not involved in conversations with the Justice Department about its probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and did not know whether President Donald Trump had approved it.
President Donald Trump is expected to discuss his plan for improving housing affordability at the World Economic Forum in Davos next week.
Trump economic advisor Kevin Hassett said the administration is talking to banks about a "Trump card" that would expand credit access to consumers who merit credit but lack leverage.
President Trump’s economic adviser said Friday that the administration has been in touch with major banks regarding the administration’s proposal to temporarily cap credit card interest rates amid concerns about its long-term economic impact.