Fed nominee Miran tells senators he'll be independent of Trump

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1. NPR

   Senators grill Trump's nominee for Fed amid alarms over central bank independence ↗ (opens NPR)

   Published Sep 3, 2025

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   White House economist Stephen Miran was quizzed by senators about whether he could make decisions independently of President Trump, if he's confirmed to a seat on the Federal Reserve's governing board.

2. Roll Call

   Fed nominee Miran tells senators he'll be independent of Trump ↗ (opens Roll Call)

   Published Sep 3, 2025

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   Stephen Miran, who chairs the White House Council of Economic Advisers, says he won't resign even if confirmed to become a Fed governor.

3. The Hill

   Trump Fed nominee to tell senators its independence is critical ↗ (opens The Hill)

   Published Sep 3, 2025

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   Stephen Miran, Trump's Fed Reserve pick, emphasizes the importance of central bank independence and its role in preventing economic crises.

4. The Hill

   Senators spar over Trump’s grip on Fed at testy confirmation hearing ↗ (opens The Hill)

   Published Sep 3, 2025

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   Stephen Miran, President Trump's nominee for Fed board of governors, faces questions about his ability to act independently of the president's preferences.

5. New York Post

   Trump ally Stephen Miran vows to preserve Fed’s independence in testy Senate confirmation hearing ↗ (opens New York Post)

   Published Sep 3, 2025

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   President Trump's pick for Fed governor vowed on Thursday to preserve the central bank's independence amid the battle between the president and Fed Chairman Jerome Powell over interest rates.