Fed nominee Warsh questioned on independence from Trump and personal wealth
Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed Warsh on his financial disclosures and called for a full divestiture of his $100 million in assets.
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TAP FOR WHYFederal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh faced a contentious Senate confirmation hearing focused on his independence from President Trump and his personal wealth, while a DOJ probe into incumbent Chair Jerome Powell threatens to stall the transition.
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14 OUTLETSOutlets across the spectrum highlight Senator Warren’s aggressive questioning of Kevin Warsh, specifically her characterization of the nominee as a potential "sock puppet" for the White House. While The New Republic focuses on her scrutiny of Warsh's $100 million in assets and financial ties, the Washington Examiner and Mediaite emphasize the "heated" nature of the hearing and her procedural clashes with Republican Senator Tim Scott.
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