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May 11, 2026
Senate Set to Confirm Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair
- The Senate is expected to confirm Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve this week.
- Warsh, a former Fed governor, has publicly aligned with President Trump's views on interest rates.
- Democrats criticize Warsh as a political pawn for Trump, raising concerns about the Fed's independence.
2 Sources
- US Senate expected to confirm Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chairMay 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM · The Guardian
- Senate advances Warsh, Trump’s pick to chair Federal ReserveMay 12, 2026 at 12:10 AM · The Hill