Thom Tillis says he will block Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation until the Powell probe is resolved

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:59:00 +0200

The article focuses on Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and his decision to block Kevin Warsh’s path to becoming Federal Reserve chair. Tillis says he supports Warsh personally and considers him qualified, but he will not allow the nomination to move forward until the Justice Department’s investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell is resolved. His position is rooted in concern over Federal Reserve independence and opposition to what he views as political pressure on the central bank. According to the reporting, Tillis argues that the nomination process should not proceed while the Powell probe remains open, because doing so could make it appear that the Fed chair is beholden to President Trump. The story also notes that Tillis has framed the matter as one of process and institutional integrity rather than a judgment on Warsh himself. As a result, Warsh’s confirmation could face delays even though he has support from some Republicans. The article places the standoff within