Washington — The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors on Tuesday, a crucial step in President Trump's push to make Warsh the central bank's leader after months of uncertainty due to a criminal probe of outgoing chief Jerome Powell. The chamber voted 51-45 to confirm Warsh to a 14-year term as one of the Fed's seven governors. The Senate still needs to vote separately to confirm Warsh as chair of the Board of Governors, replacing Powell, whose four-year term as chair ends Friday.
Main Idea: The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as a Federal Reserve governor, moving him closer to becoming the next Fed chair after President Donald Trump pushed for the change.
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Trump’s push for a more loyal Fed chair could weaken trust in interest-rate decisions, adding uncertainty for households, workers, and small businesses.
Warsh says he will act independently, which could help keep Fed policy steady and protect inflation control for consumers and savers.
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