Washington, United States, April 14, 2026 (AFP) - Trump admin wants new Fed chair in place 'as soon as possible'

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The Trump administration wants Kevin Warsh in place as the new US central bank chair "as soon as possible," with the existing Fed chief's term coming soon to an end, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday. Warsh, a former Federal Reserve official, is President Donald Trump's choice to succeed Jerome Powell. But his confirmation in the Senate faces challenges as a key lawmaker pushes back against Trump's attempt to control the independent i......

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