Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair
The US Senate voted 54-45 to confirm Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, succeeding Jerome Powell in the role.
First reported
By Politico on May 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Last update
May 14, 2026 at 12:04 PM EDT
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In brief
Facts about this story
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The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair in a 54-45 vote on May 13, 2026.
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Warsh was first confirmed to a seat on the Fed Board of Governors before the chair vote proceeded.
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Warsh succeeds Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve.
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Warsh previously served as a Fed governor from 2006 to 2011.
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President Trump nominated Warsh as part of his push for lower interest rates.
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Warsh will serve a four-year term as Fed chair.
How outlets are covering it
21 hr ago
Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh confirmed by US Senate
“BBC frames the confirmation as the completion of Trump's effort to install his preferred Fed chair.”
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Trump-Xi Summit; Tech Rally Persists; Warsh Confirmed as Fed Chair | Bloomberg Brief 5/14/2026
“Bloomberg summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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US Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, replacing Jerome Powell
“NPR presents a straightforward account of the confirmation, noting Warsh's background and the political context.”
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Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair as Trump presses for lower rates
“CBS News summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as next chair of the Federal Reserve
“Al Jazeera highlights ongoing controversy surrounding the nomination and its implications for Fed independence.”
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2 days ago
Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell
“ABC News ties the confirmation to the resolution of a separate political dispute involving Powell.”
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3 days ago
Senate confirms Warsh for seat on Fed Board, clearing path to become chair
“Politico focuses on the procedural two-step confirmation process required before Warsh could be elevated to chair.”
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3 days ago
Senate confirms Warsh as Fed governor, one step closer to chair
“The Wall Street Journal leads with the precise vote tally, emphasizing the narrow but clear Senate majority.”
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Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed governor, clears way for chair vote
“CNN centers the story on the leadership transition and Powell's departure from the role.”
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22 hr ago
Senate confirms Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh, ending standoff over Powell probe
“The Honolulu Star-Advertiser places the confirmation against the backdrop of rising inflation, adding economic urgency.”
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Senate confirms Trump pick Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair
“USA Today News summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair as Trump's economic vision comes into focus
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Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh As Fed Chair
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2 days ago
Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
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2 days ago
News Wrap: Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as new chair of Federal Reserve
“PBS NewsHour summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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2 days ago
Warsh clinches Senate approval to be Fed's next chair
“NBC News summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell
“CNN summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Kevin Warsh Is Confirmed as Fed Chair in 54–45 Senate Vote
“The Wall Street Journal summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Kevin Warsh confirmed as new US Federal Reserve chair amid controversy
“Al Jazeera English summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Warsh wins Senate approval as inflation intensifies
“Honolulu Star-Advertiser summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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21 hr ago
US Senate approves Warsh, Trump’s pick to replace Powell as Fed chair
“Arkansas Advocate summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Senate confirms Warsh, Trump’s pick to replace Powell as Fed chair
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US Senate approves Trump’s pick to replace Powell as Fed chair
“Louisiana Illuminator summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Senate is set to confirm Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell
“The Seattle Times summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Senate confirms Kevin Warsh to Fed board as he clears another hurdle toward becoming chairman
“New York Post summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Senate is set to confirm Trump pick Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Jerome Powell
“Pittsburgh Post-Gazette summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Senate confirms Trump pick Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair
“FRANCE 24 English summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Kevin Warsh confirmed as Federal Reserve chair
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Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chairman
“FOX 13 Seattle summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Kevin Warsh Officially Becomes Chair of Federal Reserve. Here’s What to Know About Him
“Inc. summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair
“West Hawaii Today summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Warsh clinches Senate approval to be Fed’s next chair as inflation intensifies
“Hawaii Tribune-Herald summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday
“Reuters summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Senate votes today at 2pm to confirm President Trump's nominee Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve for the next 4 years, succeeding Powell
“X/Twitter: Craig Caplan summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Senate confirms Trump’s pick to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair
“scrippsnews.com summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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2 days ago
Senate confirms Warsh as next Fed chair
“Texas Bankers Association summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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2 days ago
Chairman Smith Applauds Confirmation of Kevin Warsh as New Chair of Federal Reserve
“U.S. House Ways and Means Committee summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Sources covering this story
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37 articles tracked
Trump-Xi Summit; Tech Rally Persists; Warsh Confirmed as Fed Chair | Bloomberg Brief 5/14/2026
May 14, 7:30 AM
US Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, replacing Jerome Powell
May 13, 2:49 PM
Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell
May 12, 8:00 PM
Senate confirms Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh, ending standoff over Powell probe
May 13, 3:11 PM
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair as Trump's economic vision comes into focus
May 13, 2:48 PM
Kevin Warsh confirmed as new US Federal Reserve chair amid controversy
May 12, 8:00 PM
US Senate approves Warsh, Trump’s pick to replace Powell as Fed chair
May 13, 4:17 PM
Senate is set to confirm Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell
May 13, 10:56 AM
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh to Fed board as he clears another hurdle toward becoming chairman
May 11, 8:00 PM
Senate is set to confirm Trump pick Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Jerome Powell
May 13, 2:01 PM
Kevin Warsh Officially Becomes Chair of Federal Reserve. Here’s What to Know About Him
May 14, 9:03 AM
Warsh clinches Senate approval to be Fed’s next chair as inflation intensifies
May 14, 6:05 AM
Senate votes today at 2pm to confirm President Trump's nominee Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve for the next 4 years, succeeding Powell
Recent
Senate confirms Trump’s pick to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair
May 13, 2:53 PM
Chairman Smith Applauds Confirmation of Kevin Warsh as New Chair of Federal Reserve
May 12, 8:00 PM
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