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Kevin Warsh confirmed as new US Federal Reserve chair amid controversy
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Senate confirms Trump pick Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair amid growing concerns over independence.
May 13, 2026, 6:55 PM
Kevin Warsh confirmed to US Federal Reserve board in close Senate vote
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, a Democrat, joins Republicans to advance Warsh's confirmation.
May 12, 2026, 6:13 PM
Can Trump's latest pick for surgeon general make it through confirmation?
Pien Huang, NPR
Nicole Saphier, a breast cancer radiologist, is the president's third nominee for surgeon general. Will she get confirmed?
May 2, 2026, 10:32 AM
Senate panel advances Kevin Warsh’s nomination for US Fed chair
Andy Hirschfeld, Al Jazeera English
Senate panel approves Trump’s nominee Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as US Fed chair on party-line vote.
Apr 29, 2026, 3:55 PM
South Africa appoints former apartheid-era negotiator as US ambassador
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Roelf Meyer will replace the South African ambassador who was expelled from the US by President Donald Trump in 2025.
Apr 15, 2026, 4:26 AM
Ron Johnson: Mullin Has Succeeded In Life. He Owns A Ranch.
Chris capper Liebenthal, Crooksandliars.com
Sen. Ron Johnson appeared on NewsNation to speak with Chris Cuomo about whether Markwayne Mullin is qualified to be Secretary of Homeland Security. RoJo's logic was still the same twisted thinking that he applies to everything: CUOMO: I respect that he's an …
Mar 21, 2026, 5:15 PM
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to replace Powell as fed chair
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Nomination comes as Trump heaps pressure on Powell to cut interest rates; Warsh to face challenging Senate confirmation.
Jan 30, 2026, 2:41 PM
Australian defence department chief to replace Kevin Rudd as US ambassador
Internazionale, Internazionale.it
SYDNEY, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday named the country’s defence department chief as the next ambassador to the U.S., after Kev… Leggi
Jan 25, 2026, 1:39 AM
Trump’s Beloved Beauty Queen Prosecutor Set to Suffer Fresh Humiliation
Janna Brancolini, Daily Beast
Senate Democrats appear likely to deal yet another blow to Lindsey Halligan, President Donald Trump’s embattled pick to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office for...
Dec 12, 2025, 5:30 PM
Who is Kevin Hassett, Trump’s expected pick to lead the Federal Reserve?
John Power, Al Jazeera English
Trump's top economic adviser is odds-on favourite to lead the Fed amid concerns over the central bank's independence.
Dec 4, 2025, 2:13 AM
Trump's Diverse Cabinet Picks: Breaking New Ground in Representation
Devdiscourse
Donald Trump, the Republican President-elect, reveals historic cabinet appointments, featuring landmark diversity strides despite fewer women and people of color compared to President Biden's cabinet. Notable picks include the first woman chief of staff, first Hispanic Secretary of State, and first openly gay Republican in the Senate-confirmed cabinet role.
Nov 24, 2024, 11:29 PM
Trump Administration's Bold Picks and Strategic Moves Stir Controversy
Devdiscourse
The Trump transition team reveals potential appointments including a former Uber executive for Transportation Secretary and an oil CEO for Energy Secretary. Meanwhile, utilities urge preservation of clean energy credits, and concerns arise over Elon Musk's alleged calls with Russian officials. Further cabinet selections draw significant attention and controversy.
Nov 16, 2024, 11:54 PM
Trump says he will appoint Elon Musk to lead government efficiency commission
Seeking Alpha
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Thursday he would appoint billionaire Elon Musk to head a government efficiency commission if he wins the U
Sep 7, 2024, 3:57 PM