- The White House defends the Fed’s independence in the face of Trump’s threats. After allies of the ex-president produced a 10-page plan to weaken the central bank, the Council of Economic Advisers issued a statement warning of the dangers of political interference https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2024-05-27/the-white-house-defends-the-feds-independence-in-the-face-of-trumps-threats.html?outputType=amp 25 comments economics