Coverage dated January 29, 2026

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as new chairman of Federal Reserve

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President Donald Trump says he'll nominate former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to be the next Fed chair.

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Time
Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair (opens Time)
Published Jan 29, 2026
Time's feed description
"I have known Kevin for a long period of time, and have no doubt that he will go down as one of the great Fed Chairmen," said Trump.
CNN
Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair (opens CNN)
Published Jan 29, 2026
CNN's feed description
President Donald Trump is expected to announce Friday his intent to nominate Kevin Warsh to be the next Federal Reserve chair, according to two people involved in the process.
Fox32 Chicago
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as new chairman of Federal Reserve (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Jan 29, 2026
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President Donald Trump says he'll nominate former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to be the next Fed chair.
Forbes
Trump Announces Kevin Warsh As Next Fed Chair Pick (opens Forbes)
Published Jan 29, 2026
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Trump’s announcement comes as he has publicly expressed anger over the central bank’s reticence to cut rates sharply, and has attacked its chair, Jerome Powell, over it.
Washington Examiner
Trump's inspired nomination of Kevin Warsh (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jan 29, 2026
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Kevin Warsh's decades long skepticism of quantitative easing makes him the perfect choice to be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve.
The Boston Globe
Trump names former Federal Reserve governor Warsh as the next Fed chair, succeeding Powell (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Jan 29, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
The appointment, which requires Senate confirmation, amounts to a return trip for Kevin Warsh who was a member of the Fed’s board from 2006 to 2011.
Fortune
Meet Trump's next Fed Chair Kevin Warsh: He wants a back-seat central bank, a more bullish monetary policy, and for his dog to live a really long time (opens Fortune)
Published Jan 29, 2026
Fortune's feed description
Trump confirmed Warsh as the Fed chair nominee Friday morning. Here's what might be in store for the central bank.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, replacing Powell (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Jan 29, 2026
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
President Donald Trump said Friday that he will nominate former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Fed.
CBS News
Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. Here (opens CBS News)
Published Jan 29, 2026
CBS News's feed description
The president is turning to a former Fed official as his nominee to replace outgoing Chair Jerome Powell.
The Daily Caller
Trump Reveals Pick To Succeed Jerome Powell As Fed Chair (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jan 29, 2026
The Daily Caller's feed description
President Donald Trump announced Friday he is tapping former Federal Reserve Gov. Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as the next chairman of the central bank.
The Columbian
Trump names former Federal Reserve official Warsh as the next Fed chair to replace Powell (opens The Columbian)
Published Jan 29, 2026
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that he will nominate former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Fed, a decision likely to result in sharp changes to the p
The New Republic
Is Kevin Warsh Really the Fed Chair of Trump’s Dreams? (opens The New Republic)
Published Jan 29, 2026
The New Republic's feed description
Has the president’s pick to run the central bank decided to renounce his previous views? Or does he just like fighting with his appointees?
Seattle Times
Warsh’s challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump’s demands (opens Seattle Times)
Published Jan 29, 2026
Seattle Times's feed description
Kevin Warsh has sought the job of Federal Reserve chair, off and on, since President Donald Trump first considered him for the position nearly a decade ago.
The American Conservative
Trump Names Kevin Warsh as Next Fed Chair (opens The American Conservative)
Published Jan 29, 2026
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State of the Union: The move follows a prolonged dispute between the White House and Federal Reserve over interest rates.
Seattle Times
Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump's Federal Reserve chair nominee? (opens Seattle Times)
Published Jan 29, 2026
Seattle Times's feed description
President Donald Trump says he’ll tap former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair to replace Jerome Powell in May.
Money Talks News
Trump Taps Kevin Warsh for the Fed: What It Means for Your Wallet (opens Money Talks News)
Published Jan 29, 2026
Money Talks News's feed description
Trump’s pick for the chair of Federal Reserve could affect the interest you pay on your loans and the interest you earn on your savings.
WISH-TV Indianapolis
Trump names former Federal Reserve governor Warsh as the next Fed chair (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)
Published Jan 29, 2026
WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed chair, potentially reducing its independence. Warsh's appointment could bring sharp changes to the powerful agency.
ABC 7 New York
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh for Fed chair (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Jan 29, 2026
ABC 7 New York's feed description
Trump said his pick to replace current Chairman Jerome Powell is an "outstanding person and a person that won't be too surprising to people."
Philadelphia Inquirer
Trump names former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair, replacing Jerome Powell (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Jan 29, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
The appointment, which requires Senate confirmation, amounts to a return trip for Warsh, 55, who was a member of the Fed’s board from 2006 to 2011.
Legal Insurrection
Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chairman (opens Legal Insurrection)
Published Jan 29, 2026
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Warsh served on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011.
CNN
Trump names his Kevin Warsh as his pick to replace Jerome Powell at the Federal Reserve (opens CNN)
Published Jan 29, 2026
CNN's feed description
The announcement caps an extensive search that started in September and was spearheaded by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who presented final candidates to the president.
Digital Journal
Analysts say Kevin Warsh a safe choice for US Fed chair (opens Digital Journal)
Published Jan 29, 2026
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Former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh is a safe pair of hands to steer the US central bank, analysts said Friday, flagging his track record on Wall
Delaware Public Media
Trump taps Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Jan 29, 2026
Delaware Public Media's feed description
Trump plans to nominate Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, when Jerome Powell's term expires in May. The president has been pushing the central bank to slash interest rates.
Kiplinger
The New Fed Chair Was Announced: What You Need to Know (opens Kiplinger)
Published Jan 29, 2026
Kiplinger's feed description
President Donald Trump announced Kevin Warsh as his selection for the next chair of the Federal Reserve, who will replace Jerome Powell.
New York Post
President Donald Trump announces Kevin Warsh as pick to be next Fed chair (opens New York Post)
Published Jan 29, 2026
New York Post's feed description
President Trump confirmed Friday morning that he will nominate Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Chairman of the Federal Reserve, predicting he "will go down as one of the GREAT Fed Chairmen, maybe the best."

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