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Cobb Couriercites GeorgiarecorderApr 22, 2026Local News

Fed chair nominee says he will be independent of Trump, though Dems see a ‘sock puppet’

Senator Thom Tillis is currently blocking the confirmation of Kevin Warsh until the administration ends its investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

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Tillis Blocks Warsh Fed Nomination Over Powell Investigation
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Fed chair nominee says he will be independent of Trump, though Dems see a ‘sock puppet’
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Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh vowed independence during a contentious Senate confirmation hearing, while Democrats and GOP Senator Thom Tillis blocked his path over President Trump's ongoing investigations into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

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