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Trump Taps Kevin Warsh to Be Federal Reserve Chair

HeadlineJan 30, 2026

In economic news, President Trump has selected former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, to replace Jerome Powell, whose term ends on May 15. Warsh served on the Fed’s Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011.

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