politics
April 4, 2026
Warsh nomination moves ahead, putting Trump's competing Fed plans on a collision course
A Senate committee will consider Kevin Warsh's nomination even as one of its members still plans to block it.
TL;DR
- Kevin Warsh's nomination for Federal Reserve chair will have a hearing on April 16.
- Senator Thom Tillis opposes Warsh's nomination, vowing to block confirmation until a separate criminal probe into the Fed is resolved.
- President Trump is eager for Warsh's confirmation, creating a conflict with Tillis's stance.
- A criminal probe is investigating allegations that Fed Chair Jerome Powell lied to Congress about office renovations.
- Judge James Boasberg quashed subpoenas related to the probe, but the U.S. Attorney's office intends to appeal.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren has criticized Warsh, predicting he would be a 'rubber stamp' for Trump's agenda.
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