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May 22, 2026
Warsh to Take Charge of Fed Facing Rising Inflation Threat
The economic backdrop that Kevin M. Warsh inherits as chair of the Federal Reserve does not call for the interest rate cuts that President Trump wants.
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May 20, 2026
Majority of Fed Officials Embraced Possibility of Higher Rates at Latest Meeting
A record of the April meeting, Jerome H. Powell’s last as chair, underscored the extent to which the war with Iran has upended the economic outlook.
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May 15, 2026
As Powell Steps Down, the Fed Confronts ‘Regime Change’
Jerome H. Powell is passing the chair’s baton to Kevin M. Warsh at the Federal Reserve, an institution that President Trump’s pick says needs an overhaul.
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May 14, 2026
China’s Growing Leverage Over the U.S., and How Oil Companies Hit the Jackpot
Plus, a surprise reversal in the Murdaugh murder case.
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May 13, 2026
How Jerome Powell Managed a Chaotic Era
Our reporter Colby Smith, who covers the Federal Reserve and the economy, looks back at Jerome Powell’s tenure as chair of the Fed.
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May 13, 2026
Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
President Trump’s pick to replace Jerome H. Powell takes the helm at a highly uncertain moment for the economy and with heightened concern about the Federal Reserve’s ability to operate independently.
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May 8, 2026
Federal Reserve Turns Focus to Inflation as Job Market Stabilizes
April’s report showed employers added more jobs than expected, supporting the central bank’s view that it can afford to hold interest rates steady.
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May 1, 2026
Fed Officials Cite Inflation Concerns in Defending Dissents
The Federal Reserve’s meeting this week was the most divisive in decades, a sign that President Trump’s pick to lead the central bank will face opposition if he pursues substantially lower interest...
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April 30, 2026
Behind Powell’s High-Stakes Decision to Stay at the Fed
Jerome H. Powell will remain a governor at the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends, in a bid to guard against a further incursion by the Trump administration on the central bank’s independ...
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April 29, 2026
Powell Says He Will Stay On as Fed Governor After Term as Chair Ends
Jerome H. Powell cited lingering legal threats against him and the Federal Reserve in explaining his decision to remain at the central bank.
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April 29, 2026
What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s April Meeting
The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at what is scheduled to be Jerome H. Powell’s final meeting as chair.
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April 29, 2026
What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s April Meeting
The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at what is scheduled to be Jerome H. Powell’s final meeting as chair.
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April 28, 2026
Transition to a New Fed Chair Is Unlikely to Mean Immediate Rate Cuts
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady this week as Jerome H. Powell presides over what is likely to be his last meeting as chair.
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April 26, 2026
Tillis Prepared to Advance Fed Nominee after Justice Dropped Probe
Senator Thom Tillis said he had received assurances from federal prosecutors that eased his concerns, setting the stage for a key committee vote on Kevin Warsh.
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April 24, 2026
The ‘Lasting Damage’ of Pirro’s Investigation of the Federal Reserve and Powell
The Trump administration’s attacks on the Federal Reserve have rattled confidence in the central bank’s ability to operate independently before a leadership transition.
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April 24, 2026
Justice Department Drops Criminal Investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The decision to end the inquiry into Jerome H. Powell’s handling of the Federal Reserve’s renovation could allow Kevin M. Warsh, the president’s pick for Fed chair, to be confirmed.
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April 24, 2026
How Kevin Warsh Could Shrink the Fed’s Footprint in Financial Markets
President Trump’s nominee to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve wants to overhaul the central bank, including its more than $6 trillion balance sheet.
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April 22, 2026
Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Fed Pick, Has Tough Task Shedding ‘Sock Puppet’ Label
Kevin M. Warsh, at his confirmation hearing to lead the Federal Reserve, sought to dispel doubts that he would yield to President Trump’s demand for lower rates.
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April 21, 2026
Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Fed Chair Pick, Faces Skepticism Over Claim of Independence
Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve could still be delayed by a Justice Department investigation into the current chair, Jerome H. Powell.
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April 21, 2026
Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Pick to Lead Fed, Faces Senate at Tricky Moment
Kevin M. Warsh has enough support to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, but a criminal investigation into the central bank stands in his way.
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April 20, 2026
Trump’s Fed Pick to Defend Central Bank’s Ability to Set Rates Independently
Kevin M. Warsh is set to testify at the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday even as a criminal investigation into the central bank risks delaying his ascension to become the next chair.
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April 16, 2026
White House Shrugs Off Shaky Economy as War Exceeds Trump’s Timeline
Stocks may be soaring again, but the war in Iran has started to pinch the finances of many Americans.
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April 16, 2026
Democrats Make Final Push to Delay Confirmation Hearing of Trump’s Fed Pick
Kevin M. Warsh is scheduled to testify on Tuesday despite an ongoing criminal investigation into the chair of the Federal Reserve that stands in the way of a smooth transition.
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April 15, 2026
Trump’s Quest for More Sway Over Fed Faces Fresh Hurdles
Jerome H. Powell’s term as chair of the Federal Reserve ends on May 15, but it appears increasingly likely that he will stay on in some capacity at the central bank after that.
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April 15, 2026
Prosecutors Make Surprise Visit to Fed as Pirro Defends Investigation
The Justice Department’s criminal inquiry into the Federal Reserve threatens to delay the confirmation of the next chair.
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April 14, 2026
Trump’s Fed Pick Warsh Discloses Vast Wealth Ahead of Confirmation Hearing
Kevin M. Warsh vowed to divest a substantial amount of his more than $100 million in assets as he faces a complicated path to becoming the next chair of the Federal Reserve.
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April 10, 2026
Banks Warned About Anthropic’s New, Powerful A.I. Technology
In an unusual move, the Treasury secretary and the Federal Reserve chair gathered bank executives to caution about cyberthreats posed by artificial intelligence.
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April 10, 2026
U.S. Inflation Surged in March as Iran War Pushed Up Prices
Soaring energy costs led to the biggest monthly increase in the Consumer Price Index since the peak of the post-pandemic inflation crisis in June 2022.
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April 9, 2026
Fed’s Inflation Woes Preceded the War With Iran
An energy shock stemming from the fighting has added a layer of complexity to the Federal Reserve’s decision-making around interest rates.
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April 3, 2026
Strong Jobs Numbers Make the Fed’s Job Easier
Robust job growth in March suggests that the labor market remains relatively healthy, allowing officials at the central bank to focus on fighting inflation.
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