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Trump taps ex-investment banker Warsh to be next Fed chair

Trump selected Warsh and has called for lower interest rates from the Federal Reserve.

Trump taps ex-investment banker Warsh to be next Fed chair
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President Donald Trump selected former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair when Powell’s term ends in May. Warsh’s confirmation could face a hurdle from Sen. Thom Tillis, while lawmakers and analysts differed on the prospects and implications of the nomination.

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Donald Trump
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President who selected Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve

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Thom Tillis
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Senator whose opposition could affect Warsh’s confirmation

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Kevin Warsh
Chair of the Federal Reserve

Trump’s selection to become the next Federal Reserve chair

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Tim Scott
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Senate Banking Committee chair who praised Warsh’s selection

Outgoing Federal Reserve chair whose term is due to end in May

Elizabeth Warren
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Senate Banking Committee ranking member who criticized Warsh’s nomination

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