Bessent Pushes Senate on Fed Confirmation Amid Backlash Over Criminal Inquiry
President Trump’s effort to get Kevin M. Warsh confirmed as the next Federal Reserve chair has been complicated by a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Powell, Jerome H
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/us/politics/bessent-powell-warsh-fed-chair-confirmation.html