Kevin Warsh clears key Senate hurdle to replace Fed chair Powell A Senate committee advances Trump’s pick as doubts linger over the Fed’s independence and Powell’s future The Guardian - US · Apr 29
What Will Chairman Powell Say Later Wednesday? If you are expecting fireworks as Chairman Powell takes the microphone at the conclusion of his final FOMC meeting as Chair, you will likely be disappointed later Wednesday. Barchart · Apr 29
Stock Index Futures Gain on Tech Boost Ahead of Fed Decision and Megacap Earnings June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.14%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.27% this morning, buoyed by gains in technology stocks, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, a Senate committee vote on a new Fed chairman, a slew of U.S. economic… Barchart · Apr 29
Ray Dalio warns the U.S. is already in stagflation, and a Fed that loses credibility would make it worse As affordability crushes consumer confidence to a decades-low, Dalio warns a loss of credibility at the central bank could turn stagflation fears into reality. Fortune · Apr 28
Justice Department finally admits defeat in bogus probe of Fed Chair Powell, but the real scandal is who’s replacing him The Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially dropped its criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a move that paves the way for Kevin Warsh to take over as the next Fed chair. The announcement came on April 24, 2026, when US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeannine… The Mary Sue · Apr 28
Fed Expected To Keep Rates Unchanged Ahead Of Potential Leadership Change The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged after its meeting end on Wednesday, according to a new report. International Business Times · Apr 28
Kevin Warsh Has Been Labeled a ‘Sock Puppet.’ A Potential Federal Reserve ‘Shadow Chair’ Is a Much Greater Threat for Investors. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has hinted that he may break precedent and stay on as a Fed governor. Barchart · Apr 28
Nasdaq Futures Plunge as AI Concerns Resurface, FOMC Meeting and Earnings in Focus June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are trending down -1.24% this morning as concerns resurfaced over whether the massive amounts of investment in AI will ultimately pay off. Barchart · Apr 28
April Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary The April Fed meeting was Jerome Powell's last as chair of the central bank, but he's not leaving the central bank just yet. Kiplinger · Apr 27
Nasdaq Notches Another New All-Time High: Stock Market Today Two of the three main U.S. equity indexes hit new all-time highs at the start of a big week for earnings and interest rates. Kiplinger · Apr 27
By Dropping Her Criminal Probe of Jerome Powell, Jeanine Pirro Confirms Its Political Motivation Even Republican critics of the Federal Reserve chairman's performance rejected the notion that he had broken the law by lying about the renovation of the central bank's headquarters. Reason · Apr 27
Only Half Of Economists Believe Kevin Warsh Would Be An Independent Fed Chair: Poll Only half of Americans believe Kevin Warsh would maintain the Federal Reserve's independence should he be confirmed as chair, according to a new poll. International Business Times · Apr 27
GOP Sen. Says He Won't Block Nomination Of Kevin Warsh As Fed Chair After DOJ Drops Investigation Of Jerome Powell Republican Senator Thom Tillis said he will support Kevin Warsh's nomination as Federal Reserve chair, paving the way for his confirmation. International Business Times · Apr 27
Barchart · Apr 27 Stocks Set for Muted Open as Investors Await Big Tech Earnings and Fed Meeting; Middle East Developments in Focus June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.09%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.06% this morning as investors refrain from making big bets at the start of a busy week featuring earnings from major tech names, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, and a raft…
Roll Call · Apr 27 This week: King Charles to address Congress amid a packed legislative agenda In a more normal week, a reauthorization of surveillance powers, a budget resolution or the farm bill might take center stage on the House floor. This week, the House is scheduled to do all that as well as host a joint meeting of Congress to hear from King Charles III.…
Euronews · Apr 27 Key US senator lifts block on Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh The Republican senator who had effectively blocked confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve said on Sunday he was dropping his opposition after the Department of Justice ended its investigation of the current central bank chair.
The Independent UK · Apr 26 GOP thorn in Trump’s side says he’ll confirm Fed pick Warsh despite threat of Powell probe still looming DoJ’s decision to end ‘bogus’ probe vindicated Thom Tillis, who had power to hold up the nomination of Trump’s preferred candidate indefinitely
Axios · Apr 26 Tillis will support Warsh, clearing way for Trump's Fed pick "It is time for the Federal Reserve to move beyond this distraction and return its full attention to its mission."
The Guardian - US · Apr 25 Todd Blanche wants to be attorney general – and he’s going all in on Trump’s retaliation agenda to prove it Trump’s former personal attorney has left little doubt to how he’d further politicize the justice department if his status becomes permanent
The Times of India · Apr 25 US justice dept closes criminal investigation into Fed chief Jerome Powell, clearing hurdle for Trump nominee Kevin Warsh The Justice Department has closed its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding headquarters renovation cost overruns. This move removes a hurdle for Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Fed chair. The probe's closure allows scrutiny to continue through the Inspector General's office, with potential for criminal investigation restart if warranted.
The Guardian - US · Apr 25 Trump news at a glance: as president’s relations with Nato fray, EU leaders explore their options Brussels officials will draw up a plan on how to use the EU’s little-known mutual assistance pact in the event of a foreign attack
Kiplinger · Apr 24 Nasdaq, S&P 500 Reach New All-Time Highs: Stock Market Today The leader of the AI revolution helped carry two of the three main U.S. equity indexes to new highs heading into the weekend.
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Why Trump’s DOJ decided to drop the criminal case against Fed Chair Jerome Powell IN FULL
The Guardian - US · Apr 24 US justice department drops criminal investigation against Jerome Powell Move will remove obstacle for confirmation of Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick to replace Powell as Federal Reserve chair