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Lankford: Trump Can't Fire Powell, Midterms Demand Action

4/20/2026

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Lankford Defends Fed

U.S. Senator James Lankford says he does not believe U.S. President Donald Trump can fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Lankford expects a probe led by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro into Fed renovations to conclude soon.
He opposed President Donald Trump's calls to end the filibuster, citing bipartisan dialogue.
With midterm elections near, Lankford says Senate Republicans must show accomplishments beyond tax cuts.

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Tillis Blocks Warsh

Senator Thom Tillis opposes the nomination by the U.S. President Donald Trump of Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair until the Justice Department halts its investigation into Jerome Powell.
Tillis also threatens to block future attorney general nominees who overlook the January 6 events.
He warns that the standoff could leave the Federal Reserve without a confirmed chair.
The administration must decide soon as Warsh's confirmation hearing approaches.

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Lankford Defends Fed

U.S. Senator James Lankford says he does not believe U.S. President Donald Trump can fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Lankford expects a probe led by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro into Fed renovations to conclude soon.
He opposed President Donald Trump's calls to end the filibuster, citing bipartisan dialogue.
With midterm elections near, Lankford says Senate Republicans must show accomplishments beyond tax cuts.

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