Washington — President Trump on Tuesday asked a group of House Republicans if he should fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — and people in the room voiced approval. Several sources said Mr. Trump indicated he will do it. Mr. Trump on Wednesday confirmed to reporters in the Oval Office that he spoke to lawmakers about ousting Powell.

In an Oval Office meeting, President Trump said it was “highly unlikely” he would fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell despite reports he told GOP lawmakers that he would likely do it soon. NBC News Correspondents Kelly O’Donnell and Christine Romans report more.