Hassett calls bad economy polls 'a classic Democrat move,' says Powell should leave Fed board

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told CNN 'the economy is booming,' citing retail spending. He also said former Fed Chair Jerome Powell should 'move on' after an internal report faulted management of the Fed's headquarters renovation.

• Hassett on housing: 'Mortgage rates have to come down.'
• National average for regular gas on Sunday, Oct. 4: $4.37 a gallon (The Hill).
• Trump approval in the Decision Desk HQ average: 38.5% (The Hill).