Trump has spent years attempting to bully the central bank into lowering interest rates to artificially juice the U.S. economy

By Victor Reklaitis and Greg Robb

Never before has a chair of the US Federal Reserve been so controversial. Who is Kevin Warsh? Can he preserve the Fed's independence, or will he become Donald Trump's puppet?

Never before has a chair of the US Federal Reserve been so controversial. Who is Kevin Warsh? Can he preserve the Fed's independence, or will he become Donald Trump's puppet?

Despite President Donald Trump's demands for lower interest rates, markets are betting the Fed will stay on hold through most, if not all, of 2026.

President Donald Trump has overseen the White House swearing-in of the new Federal Reserve chair. Trump said Friday that he'd like Kevin Warsh’s help in stimulating the economy…

Trump has spent years attempting to bully the central bank into lowering interest rates to artificially juice the U.S. economy

President Donald Trump urged newly minted Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Friday to operate "independently."

New US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh vowed to be "reform-oriented" as he was sworn in at the White House on Friday, with President Donald Trump insisting the central bank…

Former Wall Street banker takes over amid growing concern over cost of living and disapproval of Trump’s agenda

President Donald Trump has overseen the White House swearing-in of the new Federal Reserve chair. Trump said Friday that he'd like Kevin Warsh’s help in stimulating the economy…

Mr Warsh replaces Mr Jerome Powell, who has said he will remain on the Federal Reserve board. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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President Trump swore in Kevin Warsh on Friday as the Fed’s 17th Chair, succeeding Jerome Powell. During the ceremony, Trump emphasized that War...

Trump swore in Kevin Warsh as new Fed Chair, criticizing prior leadership for high inflation. With rates at 3.8%, here's what it means for crypto markets.

Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Federal Reserve chair at a White House ceremony, with Trump urging independence. He inherits 3.8% inflation and tough rate decisions.

Kevin Warsh sworn in as 17th Fed chair at White House ceremony. Trump urges independence as markets rally 600 points. What it means for crypto and investors.

Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Fed chair on May 22, 2026, after a 54-45 Senate confirmation. Trump says Warsh will restore confidence and keep the Fed independent.

Trump swore in Kevin Warsh as new Fed chair at the White House, urging independence as inflation hits 3.8%. Here's what it means for markets and crypto.

"Honestly, I really mean this," Trump insisted after hounding the Fed for years. "I want Kevin to be totally independent."

New US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh vowed to be “reform-oriented” as he was sworn in at the White House on Friday, with President Donald Trump insisting the central bank…