CNBC: Waller interviewed by Trump, focusing on the job market; Bowman appears to be out of the running.

According to a CNBC report by Foresight News , senior government officials revealed that Federal Reserve Governor Waller and President Trump conducted a "productive interview" for the position of Federal Reserve Chairman, discussing in depth the labor market and how to stimulate job growth. The interview took place at the presidential residence and concluded shortly before Trump's national address on the economy on Wednesday evening. Treasury Secretary Bessant, White House Chief of Staff Wiles, and Deputy Chief of Staff Scavino also attended the interview. Officials stated that Rick Riddell of BlackRock will be interviewed at Mar-a-Lago during the final week of the year. They also indicated that Federal Reserve Governor Bowman is no longer a candidate for the position. Officials noted that Waller's conversation with Trump about jobs demonstrates that concerns and criticisms—that the president is simply looking for a candidate who will yield to his wishes on interest rates—are unfounded. They emphasized that the president addressed a wide range of economic issues in his interviews with candidates.