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Bessent Pushes Senate on Fed Confirmation Amid Backlash Over Criminal Inquiry

The New York Times — U.S.2026-02-13 14:34Original source

President Trump’s effort to get Kevin M. Warsh confirmed as the next Federal Reserve chair has been complicated by a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell.

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President Trump’s effort to get Kevin M. Warsh confirmed as the next Federal Reserve chair has been complicated by a criminal investigation into Jerome H.

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