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Thom Tillis refuses to budge on blocking Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh confirmation
Senator Thom Tillis stands firm against the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, appointed by President Trump.
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Updated 29 days ago
Summary
Summary
- Kevin Warsh was nominated to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair.
- Tillis's opposition raises questions about Senate confirmation.
- The situation reflects ongoing tensions in monetary policy appointments.
Updates
Update at 18:07 UTC on 2026-03-12
CNBC reported Sen. Tillis vows to vote against sending Kevin Warsh's nomination as Federal Reserve chair to the full Senate amid a criminal probe of Jerome Powell.
Sources: CNBC
Update at 20:42 UTC on 2026-03-13
MarketWatch reported Kevin Warsh’s Fed confirmation faces new delay, key senator says. Here’s why.
Sources: MarketWatch