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Political Wirecites The Wall Street JournalApr 15, 2026Blog

Trump’s Fed Pick Is Caught in Unprecedented Standoff

President Trump expressed support for the probe into Jerome Powell while his own nominee's confirmation remains stalled.

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President Trump's Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh faces a Senate confirmation standoff as Senator Thom Tillis blocks all nominations pending a DOJ investigation into Jerome Powell.

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