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Kevin Warsh confirmed as new US Federal Reserve chair amid controversy

Al Jazeera · May 13, 2026, 6:55 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Senate confirms Trump pick Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair amid growing concerns over independence.

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