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Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh to Fed Board, Paving Way to Chair Bid

Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh to Fed Board, Paving Way to Chair Bid

The U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, a key step in President Trump’s effort to position him for the central bank’s top job. The move could set up a leadership change from Jerome Powell as chair.

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Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed governor, clearing path to replace Powell as chair