Thom Tillis Is Prepared to Advance Kevin Warsh After U.S. Drops Fed Inquiry
Senator Thom Tillis said he will support advancing Kevin Warsh's nomination to lead the Federal Reserve after the Justice Department dropped its investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Tillis had previously blocked nominees over concerns the probe threatened the Fed's independence, but now says the inquiry is fully closed. His support sets up a key committee vote on Warsh, who has broad Republican backing but faces Democratic skepticism. The move comes just weeks before Powell's term expires on May 15.
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