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Kevin Warsh to tell lawmakers he will protect Fed independence at confirmation hearing

Trump's nominee for Fed chair will highlight preserving the central bank's autonomy over interest-rate decisions at a key confirmation session, AFP-reported remarks show.

Published Apr 20, 2026, 9:13 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve, will tell lawmakers at a crucial confirmation hearing Tuesday that he will protect the central bank's independence over interest-rate policy. The commitment appears in remarks seen by AFP ahead of the hearing.