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nbcnews.compolitics4 days ago
Nominee for Justice Department watchdog declines to call January 6 violence an attack
The nominee to lead the Justice Department inspector general office declined during a Senate confirmation hearing to describe the January 6, 2021 events as an attack. The nominee also addressed the certification of the 2020 presidential election results.
nbcnews.compolitics17 days ago
Administration to nominate attorney for top Justice Department post
The administration plans to name a lawyer for attorney general. Senate Republicans have expressed reservations about the choice.
foxnews.compolitics4 days ago
Trump Nominates Career Diplomat and Former JSOC Advisor Henry Wooster as Ambassador to Kenya
President Donald Trump nominated career diplomat Henry Wooster to serve as the next United States Ambassador to Kenya. The nomination now moves to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for review.
Semaforpolitics30 days ago
National intelligence director resigns, effective end of next month
The director of national intelligence submitted a resignation letter citing a family health matter. The departure leaves three Cabinet-level positions open and requires Senate confirmation for any permanent successor.
Washington Examinerpolitics34 days ago
Senate Confirms Stevan Pearce to Lead Bureau of Land Management
The Senate voted 46-43 on Monday to confirm Stevan Pearce as director of the Bureau of Land Management. Pearce will oversee more than 244 million acres of federal land and more than 700 million acres of subsurface minerals.
americanbanker.comfinance35 days ago
Senate Banking Committee Holds Hearing on Federal Reserve Chairman Nomination
The Senate Banking Committee questioned the incoming Federal Reserve chairman nominee on monetary policy and central bank independence. Wall Street analysts are monitoring his views on interest rates, the central bank's balance sheet, and forward guidance.
foxbusiness.comfinance37 days ago
Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Federal Reserve Chair; Stephen Miran Resigns
The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve on a 54-45 party-line vote. Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran announced he will resign once Warsh is sworn in or shortly before. Warsh takes over as inflation rises due to higher oil prices following t…
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Financial Timesfinance39 days ago
Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair in 54-45 Vote
The Senate voted 54-45 on Wednesday to confirm Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair, replacing Jerome Powell whose term ends Friday. Only one Democrat, Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, crossed party lines. Warsh, a former Fed governor and close ally of Ben Bernanke d…
nypost.comfinance40 days agoUpdated
Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Governor in 51-45 Vote
The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors on Tuesday by a 51-45 vote that largely followed party lines. The action clears the way for a separate vote expected as soon as Wednesday on whether to install him as chair. Warsh, who previous…
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Semaforfinance40 days ago
Senate Advances Kevin Warsh Nomination for Federal Reserve Chair
The Senate voted 49-44 on Monday night to advance Kevin Warsh's nomination to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, clearing a key procedural step toward his expected confirmation as chair later this week. Democratic Sens. John Fetterman and Chris Coons joined Republicans in su…
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Benzingafinance41 days ago
Senate Expected to Confirm Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair
Kevin Warsh would replace outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell as President Trump continues to push for lower interest rates. Democrats have criticized the nominee for aligning too closely with the president, while Warsh pledged in Senate testimony to act independently. Financial dis…
CNBCfinance56 days ago
DOJ Refers Federal Renovation Probe to Inspector General
The U.S. Department of Justice ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over headquarters renovations. Sen. Thom Tillis dropped his opposition to Kevin Warsh's nomination as Powell's successor. The move sets up a Senate committee vote on Warsh thi…
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theweek.comfinance56 days agoUpdated
Sen. Tillis Ends Opposition to Warsh for Fed Chair After DOJ Closes Powell Probe
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced he will support confirming Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, clearing a key hurdle after the Justice Department closed its investigation into current chair Jerome Powell. The probe focused on cost overruns in Fed building renovations, whi…