The Republican senator who had effectively blocked confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve said on Sunday he was dropping his opposition after the Department of Justice ended its investigation of the current central bank chair.
Key US senator lifts block on Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh
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Key US senator lifts block on Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh