Tillis announces support for Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair

17 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Apr 26

Tillis, retiring this year, cites DOJ assurances that its investigation is fully closed and welcomes a separate Fed inspector general probe.
He expects the DOJ to appeal Judge Boasberg’s ruling on subpoenas but was assured this will not reopen the investigation, clearing the way for Warsh’s nomination.
Tillis’s support is pivotal for the Senate Banking Committee, which is set to advance Warsh’s nomination, following the DOJ’s closure of its probe into former Fed Chair Powell.

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