Kevin Warsh Prepares for Senate Confirmation Hearing
Kevin Warsh is set to appear before the Senate for a confirmation hearing to lead the Federal Reserve. His nomination comes amid discussions on interest rate policies and an ongoing investigation into the central bank. (sources: axios, theguardian, ms, nytimes, foxnews)
Warsh has garnered sufficient support for his nomination but faces challenges related to a criminal investigation involving the Federal Reserve. His hearing is expected to address his views on the autonomy of the Fed and interest rate adjustments.
- Warsh is nominated to lead the Federal Reserve.
- He has enough support for confirmation but faces a criminal investigation.
- The Senate hearing will focus on his stance regarding Fed policies.
Why it matters
The confirmation of Warsh could influence future monetary policy decisions at the Federal Reserve.
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4 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2025.
S2327 · 119th Congress
Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2025
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What S2327 actually does
This story is about Kevin Warsh's high-profile Hill appearances and discussion of Fed policy and leadership choices. This bill would require a full GAO audit of the Federal Reserve Board and regional Reserve Banks within 12 months and remove limits on audit scope for emergency lending programs.
If passed, it would:
- Require GAO to complete a full Fed audit within 12 months • Remove legal limits on audit coverage of some Fed emergency lending programs.
3 other bills moving on this issue
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This story is about Kevin Warsh's nomination and attention to Fed officials' financial ties and policy positions. This bill would expand financial disclosure rules and impose stock-trading restrictions on covered officials to limit conflicts of interest.
If passed, it would
- Expand financial and transaction disclosures for covered officials • Impose stock-trading limits and related compliance for certain senior officials.
This story is about Kevin Warsh's Capitol Hill day and debates over political pressure on the Fed and its leaders. The bill would put the House on record affirming Federal Reserve independence and urge restraint from the executive branch regarding pressure on Fed leadership.
If passed, it would
- House would formally affirm the Fed's institutional independence • Urge executive-branch restraint from pressuring Fed leadership or operations.
This story is about Kevin Warsh and scrutiny of Fed transparency around decisions and resources as interest-rate policy is debated. This bill would expand the Fed Board's annual report to include spending, staffing, rulemaking resource use, and certain international engagement reports.
If passed, it would
- Require more detailed Fed annual reports on spending and staffing across Reserve Banks • Mandate reporting on rulemaking resource use and some international cooperative activities.