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US Senators Threaten to Block Trump's Fed Nominees

Published January 12, 2026, 18:11
US Senators Threaten to Block Trump's Fed Nominees

US Senators, from both the Republican and Democratic parties, are threatening to “block” nominations that Donald Trump will propose for the leadership of the Federal Reserve (Fed), following the announcement that the Department of Justice is investigating Jerome Powell, the current head of the Fed. Senator Lisa Murkowski stated that the independence of the Fed is vital for economic stability and that she will not allow it to be jeopardized. Senator Tom Tillis intends to block all nominations until the legal issue is clarified.