Thune: It’s in Everybody’s Best Interest to Wrap Up Powell Probe

April 15, 2026, 2:57 PM UTC

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he believes “it’s in everybody’s best interest to wrap up the investigation,” referring to the federal government’s investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

  • Thune speaks to reporters at the Capitol
  • Thune says he’s expressed this sentiment to the Trump administration
  • Thune says that he’s excited about getting the chance to confirm Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair, and adds, “It would be great if we could wind up prior business before that happens”
  • NOTE: Warsh Fed Chair Hearing Set for Next Week, Tim Scott Says

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