Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair

President Trump’s pick to replace Jerome H. Powell takes the helm at a highly uncertain moment for the economy and with heightened concern about the Federal Reserve’s ability to operate independently.

By Colby Smith

What can we expect from the Fed under Kevin Warsh?

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US Senate confirms Trump nominee Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair

The Senate voted 54 to 45 to confirm Warsh, who will replace outgoing chair Jerome Powell, a frequent target of Donald Trump's insults and criticism.

US Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, replacing Jerome Powell

Warsh will serve four-year term as chair, taking over amid rising inflation and pressure from Trump to lower rates The US Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as chair of the Federal Reserve, one of the most powerful roles in the federal government that holds enormous sway over the economy. The 54-45 Senate vote on Wednesday was split along party lines, with the exception of Democratic senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania, who joined the Republican majority. Warsh was confirmed for a four-year te...

By Gaya Gupta

Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as next chair of the Federal Reserve

Warsh has argued there's room for the central bank to lower interest rates, but that could be challenging at a time of rising inflation.

By Scott Horsley

Kevin Warsh confirmed as new US Federal Reserve chair amid controversy

Senate confirms Trump pick Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair amid growing concerns over independence.

Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair as Trump's economic vision comes into focus

Kevin Warsh was confirmed as the new Federal Reserve chair by the Senate, ushering in a new era at the central bank.

Kevin Warsh wins Senate confirmation as the next Federal Reserve chair

In the most divisive vote ever for a Fed chair, Warsh, 56, won confirmation to take over for Jerome Powell.

Warsh confirmed as Federal Reserve chair, as US central bank faces Trump assault

The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chairman to lead a central bank whose independence is under attack and with inflation at a three-year high. The Senate voted 54 to 45 to in favour of Warsh, with Republicans holding a slim majority and ensuring US President Donald Trump’s nominee to replace Jerome Powell was confirmed. Once known as a monetary “hawk” against inflation, Warsh has shifted in line with Trump’s push for lower interest rates that has posed...

By Agence France-Presse

Trump's Federal Reserve chair nominee confirmed by Senate

Kevin Warsh is set to replace outgoing chair Jerome Powell, who has been a frequent target of Trump's criticism.

5 tests Kevin Warsh will face on the first day as Fed chair

Wall Street and Washington will be watching to see how he reacts to political pressure and whether he can get the central bank on board with the major changes he favors.

By Greg Robb

Kevin Warsh officially confirmed as Federal Reserve chair

The 56-year-old economist takes the helm of the Fed at a pivotal moment, amid renewed inflationary pressures and White House attempts to exert influence over the institution

By Jesús-Sérvulo González Moreno

Trump Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh is confirmed by Senate as Jerome Powell vows to stay on board

Kevin Warsh stressed that the president did not make him pledge to cut interest rates to secure his nomination to head the Federal Reserve

By John Bowden

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Austin, Texas, was ranked as the best college town in the US in a WalletHub study. Chad Robertson Media/Shutterstock College towns across the US can vary from sleepy towns with charming downtowns to major cities. A WalletHub study ranked over 400 college locations across the US. Austin was ranked as the best college town in the US, with Ann Arbor and Orlando following. A college town can shape a student's experience as much as academics, athletics, and campus life. Beyond being the backdrop...

US and China seek to repair damage from tariff war that sent trade into a freefall

Trump ally Kevin Warsh confirmed as next US Federal reserve chair after tight Senate vote

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With Kevin Warsh confirmed, official Fed takeover date revealed: ‘Biggest challenge is….’

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve

US Senate Confirms Trump Nominee Kevin Warsh As Federal Reserve Chair

The Senate voted 54 to 45 to confirm Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, who like Trump has advocated for lower interest rates.

US returns two rare, ancient coins to Israel following joint antiquities theft investigation

One of the coins, depicting the Temple's seven-branched menorah, was minted in Hasmonean-ruled Jerusalem, while the other, the second of its kind ever found, was minted in ancient Ashkelon.

Kevin Warsh confirmed as next Fed chair by Senate

Pakistan embraces its new role as wartime mediator

Islamabad has emerged as a major hub for regional diplomacy between the United States and Iran.

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US, ASEAN combat cultural theft

The United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are combining efforts to combat the theft and sale of artifacts, antiques and other cultural property that end up financing criminal syndicates and terrorist organizations.

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US confirms Warsh as Fed chair amid pressure from Trump

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday approved Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair, placing him at the helm of the central bank as it faces mounting political pressure and with in...

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By Tyler Durden

U.S. House gathers votes to force consideration of USD1.3B aid package for Ukraine – NYT

The United States House of Representatives has gathered enough signatures to force a vote on a bill providing military aid to Ukraine.

Politico: Romania, other Eastern European states willing to host US troops in case of withdrawal from Germany

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Foreign ticket holders from World Cup countries won’t have to pay bonds to enter US - Al Arabiya English

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