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Powell ‘sideshow’ investigation hamstrings Trump in his bid to confirm Warsh to Fed

Apr 23, 2026Center Right

President Donald Trump‘s desire to investigate Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is hamstringing his own effort to get Powell replaced by the June Fed meeting. Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick to lead the central bank, has his nomination in limbo because Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) is blocking Warsh’s confirmation until the Justice Department drops its…

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