Trump Picks Kevin Warsh to Lead the US Federal Reserve

For Hassett, Loyalty to Trump Became a Liability in Fed Race

Kevin A. Hassett had been seen as the front-runner in the Fed race, but his deep ties to the president raised questions about his independence.

Trump taps Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, setting up a high-stakes confirmation fight

Donald Trump said on Friday he will nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, to become the next chair of the U.S. central bank, replacing Jerome Powell when Powell’s term as chair expires in May. The announcement, delivered via Truth Social, follows months of speculation over who would inherit the world’s most consequential monetary-policy job.

Trump announces pick for next US central bank chief

US President Donald Trump has announced he is nominating Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, to be the next US central bank chief. “I have known...

Carney calls Trump's U.S. Fed chair pick, Warsh, a "fantastic choice'

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is offering his seal of approval on U.S. President Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Trump taps former Federal Reserve insider to replace Powell

Kevin Warsh, a confidant of the US president, looks poised to push many of Trump’s priorities as a “shadow” Fed chief until Powell’s tenure ends in mid-May.

Trump taps Federal Reserve critic Kevin Warsh as its next chair

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he will nominate former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Fed, a decision likely to result in sharp changes to the powerful agency that could bring it closer to the White House.