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Warsh’s term as a Fed governor will run until 2040. He will serve alongside two governors nominated during Trump’s first term and three nominated by former President Joe Biden. Trump’s attempts to remove one Biden appointee have so far been blocked by courts.
The vote reflects Republican unity on the nomination, with all Republicans supporting Warsh. Several Democrats opposed the confirmation. The move is part of Trump’s broader effort to align the Federal Reserve more closely with its economic priorities while maintaining the institution’s formal independence.
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