Fed chair nominee Warsh to field questions about Fed independence
Senator Elizabeth Warren raised concerns about Kevin Warsh's financial disclosures and his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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TAP FOR WHYSenate Banking Committee members are set to question Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh on central bank independence. Senator Elizabeth Warren raised concerns about his financial disclosures and ties to Jeffrey Epstein, while Senator Thom Tillis threatens to block the nomination over a DOJ probe of Jerome Powell.
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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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