The lone Republican who could tank Trump's Fed pick
Senator Tillis is threatening to block Kevin Warsh's nomination for Federal Reserve Chair until the DOJ drops its investigation into Jerome Powell.
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Senator Tillis is threatening to block Kevin Warsh's nomination for Federal Reserve Chair until the DOJ drops its investigation into Jerome Powell.
Senator Thom Tillis is threatening to block Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve Chair, unless the DOJ ends its criminal investigation into current Chair Jerome Powell.
President and nominating authority
Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee
Current Federal Reserve Chair
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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