Here’s how Warsh’s Senate confirmation is likely to go as a key Republican threatens to block it

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Sen. Thom Tillis has threatened to block the Senate confirmation of Jerome Powell's successor, citing a criminal probe of Jerome Powell, which could potentially delay the confirmation process of Jerome Warsh for Fed chair.

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80%
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Short Term

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Sen. Thom Tillis on Friday reiterated his intent to hold up President Trump’s pick for Fed chair until the Justice Department ends its criminal probe of Jerome Powell.

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Original article published by MarketWatch on January 30, 2026.
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