The Exchange
The Exchange
CNBC
Hesitation over Hassett, the Billionaire Tax Battle, and a Power Auction 1/16/26
43 minutes Posted Jan 16, 2026 at 7:31 pm.
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President Donald Trump wants to keep National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett in his current position, shaking up the race for the Federal Reserve chair. A new provision of the Billionaire Tax could penalize tech founders. Plus, the White House's push for tech giants to fund new power plants.