Kevin Warsh Stuck Between Rock And Hard Place As He’s Confirmed As Next Fed Chair

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Kevin Warsh Stuck Between Rock And Hard Place As He’s Confirmed As Next Fed Chair

1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026

The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair Wednesday, though he is expected to face an uphill battle due to pressure from President Donald Trump and opposition from congressional Democrats…

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