Fed nominee Warsh questioned on independence from Trump and personal wealth
Senator Thom Tillis stated he would block Warsh's confirmation until a Department of Justice investigation into Jerome Powell is dropped.
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Federal 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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12 OUTLETSOutlets 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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