President Trump announced Kevin Warsh as his nominee to succeed Jerome H. Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. Our reporter Colby Smith explains why the choice matters for the economy.
By Colby Smith, Melanie Bencosme, Sutton Raphael, June Kim and Thomas Vollkommer
January 30, 2026
President Trump announced Kevin Warsh as his nominee to succeed Jerome H. Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. Our reporter Colby Smith explains why the choice matters for the economy.
By Colby Smith, Melanie Bencosme, Sutton Raphael, June Kim and Thomas Vollkommer
January 30, 2026
