Senate confirms Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh, ending standoff over Powell probe

The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh, clearing the way for Warsh to replace central bank head Jerome Powell when his term ends later this week.

The Senate confirmed Warsh by a vote of 54 to 45.

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