President Trump to Sign Executive Order and Attend White House Policy Meeting Friday

President Trump’s schedule includes an executive order signing and a policy meeting, while uncertainty remains over the timing of a Federal Reserve chair replacement announcement.

Summary

On Jan. 30, the White House confirmed President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Friday at 11 a.m. local time, followed by a policy meeting at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Trump had earlier indicated his intention to announce a replacement for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, but it is unclear if these events are related.

Terms & Concepts
  • Eastern Time (ET): A primary time zone in the eastern part of the United States, used for official schedules and announcements.
  • Federal Reserve Chair: The head of the U.S. Federal Reserve, responsible for overseeing monetary policy and guiding the central bank's decisions.