White House formally nominates Kevin Warsh to be next Federal Reserve chair

PBS NewsHour
by Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
March 5, 2026
2 min read
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The White House has formally nominated Kevin Warsh to serve as the next Federal Reserve chair. This nomination, initially announced on January 30, was forwarded to the Senate on Wednesday for consideration. The Senate Banking Committee will now review Warsh's candidacy. This step initiates the formal confirmation process for a critical leadership role in U.S. economic policy.

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