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Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh
The justice department has closed its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, removing a key obstacle to Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Fed chair.
Fed chief nominee Warsh commits to central bank’s independence, with limits
Kevin Warsh, nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, pledges to maintain monetary policy independence while working with Congress on other Fed functions.
Fed leadership transition on shaky ground as clock ticks on Powell’s term
The Federal Reserve faces a leadership transition challenge as Kevin Warsh's confirmation is delayed amid political opposition and ongoing investigations.
Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn’t quit Fed board; ongoing probe clouds Warsh confirmation
President Donald Trump threatens to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from the Fed board amid a criminal probe complicating Kevin Warsh's confirmation.
Fed nominee Warsh files financial disclosures suggesting assets worth over $100M
Kevin Warsh, nominated to lead the Federal Reserve, filed financial disclosures indicating assets exceeding $100 million amid Senate confirmation process.
US Senator Scott, facing block on Fed chair nominee, says Powell is not a criminal
Sen. Tim Scott said Fed Chair Jerome Powell did not break the law, pushing back on a DOJ probe tied to Fed testimony.
Trump calls rate questions on Fed nominee Warsh inappropriate, confident on cuts
Trump said it would be inappropriate to press Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh on rate cuts but said he favors lower borrowing costs.
