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Trump's Federal Reserve chair nominee confirmed by Senate

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Kevin Warsh is set to replace outgoing Fed chair Jerome Powell, who has been a frequent target of President Trump's criticism.

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Mon 15:10 - The Hill

Hassett predicts Powell will leave Fed if he's 'happy' with IG report

Tue 00:09 - Washington Examiner

Two Democrats join GOP to advance Warsh Fed nomination

Tue 00:10 - The Hill

Senate advances Warsh, Trump’s pick to chair Federal Reserve

Tue 15:27 - The Hill

Two Democrats cross aisle to advance Warsh's Fed chair nomination

Tue 16:29 - Fox News

Once doomed, Trump's pick to carry out his economic vision clears first crucial hurdle

Tue 16:32 - Washington Examiner

Warsh confirmed as Fed governor, with vote on chairmanship to follow

Wed 18:48 - Fox News

Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair as Trump's economic vision comes into focus

Wed 19:27 - DW All

Trump's Federal Reserve chair nominee confirmed by Senate

Wed 19:27 - DW Top

Trump's Federal Reserve chair nominee confirmed by Senate

Wed 21:01 - France 24

Senate confirms Trump pick Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair

Wed 22:32 - The Hill

Scott Bessent hails John Fetterman vote for Trump's new Fed chief

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19:27

Trump's Federal Reserve chair nominee confirmed by Senate

Kevin Warsh is set to replace outgoing Fed chair Jerome Powell, who has been a frequent target of President Trump's criticism.

Fox News

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18:48

Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair as Trump's economic vision comes into focus

Kevin Warsh was confirmed as the new Federal Reserve chairman by the Senate to replace Jerome Powell, ushering in a new era at the central bank.

16:29

Once doomed, Trump's pick to carry out his economic vision clears first crucial hurdle

The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve board, advancing Trump's pick to lead the central bank, despite months of legal disputes.

France 24

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21:01

Senate confirms Trump pick Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair

The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh – Trump's top pick – as the new Federal Reserve chair in the most partisan vote ever for the role. Warsh takes …

The Hill

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22:32

Scott Bessent hails John Fetterman vote for Trump's new Fed chief

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered indirect praise for Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Wednesday after the centrist Democrat broke party lines on a vote confirming Kevin Warsh as the next …

15:27

Two Democrats cross aisle to advance Warsh's Fed chair nomination

Two Democratic Senators on Monday joined Republicans in voting to advance the nomination of Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, backing President Trump’s nominee for chair of …

00:10

Senate advances Warsh, Trump’s pick to chair Federal Reserve

The Senate voted on Monday to advance the nomination of Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, putting him on track to be confirmed later this week to …

15:10

Hassett predicts Powell will leave Fed if he's 'happy' with IG report

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Monday that he expects Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to leave the central bank’s board of governors if he is “happy” with a …

Washington Examiner

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16:32

Warsh confirmed as Fed governor, with vote on chairmanship to follow

Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, has been confirmed to a spot on the central bank’s Board of Governors, teeing up …

00:09

Two Democrats join GOP to advance Warsh Fed nomination

Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump‘s pick to be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, is one step closer to confirmation. The Senate voted 49-44 Monday to …