Key Takeaways From Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warshs Confirmation Hearing

Kevin Warsh, nominee for Chair of the Federal Reserve, testifies during his Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs confirmation hearing in Washington on April 21, 2026. Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesKevin Warsh, the nominee for chair of the Federal Reserve, testified before the Senate Banking Committee on April 21, fielding a wide range of questions.Warsh, selected to replace outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell next month, faced questions about monetary policy and central bank independence.