Kevin Warsh Denies Epstein Ties as Senate Committee Advances His Nomination for Federal Reserve Chair

Nomination of Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chair·April 29 – April 29, 2026

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Kevin Warsh Denies Epstein Ties as Senate Committee Advances His Nomination for Federal Reserve Chair

The Senate Banking Committee voted 13-11 along party lines to advance Kevin Warsh's nomination for Federal Reserve Chair. This vote moves the appointment to the full Senate for final confirmation. President Trump chose Warsh to replace Jerome Powell after repeatedly criticizing Powell's interest rate policies. During the process, Warsh addressed concerns raised by Senator Elizabeth Warren. In a written response, Warsh denied having any personal or professional connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Senate Banking Committee Advances Kevin Warsh Nomination for Federal Reserve Chair

The Senate Banking Committee voted 13-11 on Wednesday to advance Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve. This party-line vote moves the appointment to the full Senate for a final decision on his confirmation. Warsh was chosen by President Trump to replace Jerome Powell. Powell is currently preparing for his final meeting as the head of the central bank. Warsh faces a challenging environment as he seeks to implement reforms at the Fed. The committee vote followed a public hearing where lawmakers discussed the future of the nation's monetary policy. This vote marks a key step in the process to replace the current chair.

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