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The Daily BeastApr 16, 2026National News

Republican Senator Ramps Up Fight After Trump’s Baffling ‘Mistake’

Senator Tillis vowed to block Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Fed chair until the DOJ ends its investigation into Jerome Powell.

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Retiring Senator Thom Tillis is blocking President Trump’s Federal Reserve nominee, Kevin Warsh, in protest of a DOJ probe into Jerome Powell while criticizing Trump's recent attacks on the Pope.

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