The Jerome Powell-sized problem standing in the way of Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation

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Kevin Warsh's nomination to Fed chair could hit a wall — at least until the DOJ's probe into Jerome Powell is resolved.

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Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair

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Kevin Warsh will be the next leader of the Federal Reserve.

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What smart people in economics and business are saying about Kevin Warsh's nomination as Fed chair

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Kevin Warsh is the new chair of the US Federal Reserve.

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Fed meeting recap: Interest rates hold steady, Jerome Powell stays silent on major controversies

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Jerome Powell, a particularly mild-mannered speaker, slammed recent attempts to intimidate his department.

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3 key takeaways from Powell at January's Fed meeting

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Powell typically abstains from directly engaging with Trump's personal attacks.

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Trump is down to 'maybe one' name for the next Fed chair. Meet the short list.

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BlackRock's Rick Rieder and former Federal Reserve Gov. Kevin Warsh are now the leading prediction market favorites to be named by President Donald Trump to lead the central bank.

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What to expect from January's Fed meeting as Powell faces looming DOJ probe

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Jerome Powell will leave his post in May.

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A majority of Supreme Court justices balk at Trump's handling of the Lisa Cook case

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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and attorney Abbe Lowell leave the US Supreme Court after oral arguments Wednesday.

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The Supreme Court is about to weigh in on the Fed's independence in a case that goes beyond Jerome Powell

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Trump attacks Powell again as opposition to Fed investigation grows

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President Donald Trump told reporters that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is either "incompetent" or "crooked."

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