Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Fed Pick, to Defend Bank’s Ability to Set Rates Independently

Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Fed Pick, to Defend Bank’s Ability to Set Rates Independently

The New York Times April 21, 2026

Kevin M. Warsh is set to testify at the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday even as a criminal investigation into the central bank risks delaying his ascension to become the next chair.