Trump’s Fed Pick Says There’s Only One Thing They Disagree About
Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed the Fed nominee on his financial ties and criticized his perceived lack of independence.
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Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed the Fed nominee on his financial ties and criticized his perceived lack of independence.
Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh faced intense Senate confirmation questioning over his independence from President Trump and undisclosed financial assets, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the military's flu vaccine mandate.
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Outlets 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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