Trump’s Fed Nominee Takes Big Step On Path To Becoming Jerome Powell’s Replacement

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Trump’s Fed Nominee Takes Big Step On Path To Becoming Jerome Powell’s Replacement

1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026

The Senate confirmed Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh to the Board of Governors Tuesday, a big step in President Donald Trump’s attempt to replace Chairman Jerome Powell. The Senate confirmed Powell in a 51-45…

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