SENATE DRAMA — 51-45 Vote Gives President Donald Trump One of Biggest Wins of His Presidency
Trump’s Pick to Replace Fed Chair Powell Clears Key Senate Hurdle
Trump Scores Major Fed Victory as Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh
WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 13, 2026
President Donald Trump secured a major victory Wednesday after the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, placing one of the president’s preferred economic voices at the center of U.S. monetary policy.
The Senate voted 54-45 to confirm Warsh to a four-year term as Fed chair, one day after lawmakers confirmed him to a 14-year seat on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors by a 51-45 vote.
Warsh is set to succeed outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose term as chairman ends Friday. Powell, whom Trump appointed in 2018, is expected to remain on the Fed board for the time being.
Trump Gets His Fed Pick
The confirmation marks a major shift in Trump’s long-running battle with Powell over interest rates. Trump has repeatedly criticized Powell for refusing to lower rates more aggressively, arguing that tighter policy has slowed growth and increased pressure on borrowers.
Warsh, 55, is no stranger to the central bank. He served as a Fed governor from 2006 to 2011, including during the global financial crisis, and later worked at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution.
Since leaving the Fed, Warsh has criticized the central bank’s large balance sheet, communication strategy and regulatory approach. While once viewed as more hawkish on inflation, he has signaled he could support rate cuts under certain economic conditions.
Warsh Promises Independence
During his confirmation process, Warsh told senators he would not act as a political operative for Trump or predetermine interest-rate decisions.
“He never asked me to predetermine, fix or decide on any interest rate decision, nor would I ever do so.”
Warsh added that he would act independently if confirmed to lead the central bank.
“I will be an independent actor if confirmed as chair of the Federal Reserve.”
The vote followed months of political tension surrounding Powell, including a Justice Department probe that had complicated Warsh’s path through the Senate before investigators moved to drop the matter.
Long-Term Influence
Warsh’s board term runs through January 31, 2040, giving Trump’s nominee potential influence over U.S. monetary policy for years beyond the current administration.
His confirmation also comes as Trump continues pressing broader questions about federal financial oversight. In a recent interview with Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson, Trump repeated his interest in inspecting Fort Knox to verify the nation’s gold reserves.
“We wanted to go and knock on the door of Fort Knox — a very thick door — and to see whether or not we have any gold in there.”
For Trump, Warsh’s confirmation represents both a political win and a chance to reshape the Federal Reserve after years of frustration with Powell. For the Fed, it opens a new chapter under a chairman expected to face immediate pressure over inflation, interest rates and the central bank’s independence.
BREAKING: 'Defection To The Enemy!'—Beloved Morning Anchor Quietly Jumps Ship To Rival 'Today' Show In Shocking Network Betrayal! 👇 - Daily
A BELOVED Good Morning America host has quietly joined the rival Today Show as a new correspondent.
This morning, an announcement was made about the return of the host who stepped away from Good Morning America back in 2024.
A beloved Good Morning America host has quietly joined rival Today Show Credit: ABC
Dr Jen Ashton was on Today Show fir the second time in two weeks after leaving their competitor GMA back in 2024Credit: NBC
As Today host Sheinelle Jones began a health segment Wednesday morning, she introduced Dr. Jen Ashton, a former GMA host, to help answer her fans’ health questions.
This is the second time the doctor has appeared on Today in the last two weeks.
Sheinelle said they were there to help viewers get answers from Dr. Jen about various medical questions.
“Dr.
Jen Ashton put out the call to her hundreds of 1000s of social media followers.
“She’s board-certified in OB/GYN and obesity medicine, and host of the popular Dear Dr. Jen Podcast.
“And this morning, she’s sharing her professional opinion on some of what she heard,” Sheinelle said in her introduction to Dr. Jen.
The first question they read was about getting an osteoporosis diagnosis.
Dr. Jen then dives into the importance of a T-Score.
Dr Jen looked like she was at home during her appearance on Today Show WednesdayCredit: NBC
The doctor answered a number of fan questions about popular health topicsCredit: NBC
“That’s the number you’re going to track over time.
“It’s just how we diagnose osteoporosis.
“It starts at a T score of negative 2.5, and so that’s the number that every couple of years, when you get your bone density checked, they’re going to tell you what your T score is, and if they don’t tell you, you should ask for it,” she explained.
They then delve into “microdosing GLP-1’s,” and Dr. Jen said once you lose the weight you want, that’s when you want to tweak your doses.
“It might not just be a low dose; it might be spacing out the frequency.
“So when you get to your maintenance goal range, whatever that is for a different person, that’s when you really want to individualize your management protocol.”
Another fan asked if it’s okay to take it while pregnant, to which Dr. Jen said: “It should be discontinued two months before trying to get pregnant, and it’s not recommended in breastfeeding.”
At the end of the segment, Sheinelle commented on how wonderful and varied the questions were about health & wellness from Dr. Jen’s followers.
She said, “Thank you Dr. Jen!,” to which the doctor said, “I’m always on call for you!”
Sheinelle concluded the segment with “For more great tips, you can check out her podcast, It’s called Dear Dr. Jen, and you can find more of her favorite meals to boost women’s health on our website at Today.com.”
During last week’s segment, Laura Garrett mentioned that Dr. Jen was also featured over on Today.com as their expert with her tip of the day.
Dr. Jen stepped away from Good Morning America back in 2024 to start her own wellness brand, Ajenda.
She had been a staple on the morning show for 13 years before deciding to move on once her contract wrapped up.
She launched her new company to help tackle ongoing issues around menopause health and weight management.
