What to look for in Kevin Warsh's big day on Capitol Hill
Senator Thom Tillis has pledged to block Kevin Warsh's confirmation until the DOJ investigation into Jerome Powell is resolved.
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Senator Thom Tillis has pledged to block Kevin Warsh's confirmation until the DOJ investigation into Jerome Powell is resolved.
Kevin Warsh faces a partisan Senate confirmation hearing for Federal Reserve Chair, with Republicans highlighting him as a reformer while Democrats raise concerns over financial conflicts of interest and executive independence.
President mentioned for influence over nominee
Current Fed Chair under investigation
Outlets across the spectrum agree that Senator Tillis is the primary obstacle to Kevin Warsh’s confirmation, demanding an end to the DOJ investigation into Jerome Powell. While Politico highlights the procedural "limbo" caused by Tillis's stance, Blaze.com frames him as a "lone Republican" potentially tanking a key Trump appointment.
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