Trump, Warsh and Federal Reserve
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Trump, Jerome Powell and Fed
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The outgoing North Carolina senator is moving from his Fed battle to vetting the next attorney general.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed the growing political pressure surrounding his position ahead of his departure as chair next month. The outgoing Fed leader explained why he chose to remain on the Board of Governors despite unprecedented criticism from the president who first appointed him.
Tillis, who pushed back against the Powell probe, drew another line against Trump on confirmation of a new attorney general.