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Trump says he would be disappointed if Warsh didn't cut rates quickly
WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday told CNBC that he would be disappointed if Kevin Warsh, his nominee for Fed chair, did not cut interest rates right away once he...
Apr 21, 2026
Many Americans question Trump’s temperament amid Iran war, pope spat: Reuters/Ipsos poll
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's approval rating held at the lowest of his term in recent days as many Americans questioned his temperament amid the Iran war an...
Apr 21, 2026
As Warsh faces hearing, a framework for smaller Fed balance sheet emerges
By Michael S. Derby April 21 (Reuters) - Kevin Warsh would like to see the Federal Reserve slash its vast bond holdings, but has yet to flesh out just how he would do that if confirmed to be the next ...
Apr 21, 2026
New US coalition lobby group aims to get domestic shipbuilding bill through Congress
By Lisa Baertlein April 21 (Reuters) - U.S. unions and shipbuilding industry employers on Tuesday launched a coalition to rally Congress to advance legislation they say would help President Donald Tru...
Apr 21, 2026
Warsh says he made no rate-cut promises to Trump, plans 'robust' Fed reforms
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve chief nominee Kevin Warsh said on Tuesday he had made no promises to President Donald Trump about cutting interest rates, as he tri...
Apr 21, 2026
Virginians approve Democratic map targeting 4 Republican congressional seats
By Joseph Ax April 21 (Reuters) - Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new Democratic-drawn congressional map that could flip four Republican U.S. House seats in November's midterm elections, U.S. me...
Apr 21, 2026
Senate Democrats press Fed chair pick Warsh on plan to divest holdings
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK, April 20 (Reuters) - Democratic members of a Senate panel set to hold a confirmation hearing for Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh on Tuesday are worried about th...
Apr 20, 2026
Fed chief nominee Warsh commits to central bank's independence, with limits
By Ann Saphir WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, will tell lawmakers at his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday that he...
Apr 20, 2026
Fed chief nominee Warsh pledges new divestment in updated financial filing
By Michael S. Derby April 20 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh has pledged to divest from a foreign-oriented investment fund if confirmed to lead the U.S. central bank, according t...
Apr 20, 2026
US Supreme Court to scrutinize Colorado preschool program's protections for LGBT parents
By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a bid by the Archdiocese of Denver and other Catholic entities to be exempted from a Colorado preschool ...
Apr 20, 2026
