Trump Taps Warsh on Phone as He Seeks to Remake the Federal Reserve

US President Donald Trump has been in touch with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, indicating his continued interest in exerting influence over the central bank. The two have spoken multiple times since May, with Trump inquiring about Warsh's forecasts and opinions but not pushing him to take any specific course of action.

The conversations, which are described as irregular or infrequent by those familiar with the matter, have sparked speculation about Trump's intentions for the Fed. While it's unclear if the two have discussed monetary policy, their talks underscore Trump's efforts to remake the central bank in his image.