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.
Craig Melvin Breaks Down Live on Air After His Wife Shares Life-Changing News: A Moment of Pure Joy That Left Him in Tears - GMT - G1
In the fast-paced world of live television, it’s rare to see such raw emotion. But this week, on the TODAY Show, anchor Craig Melvin showed the world what happens when uncontainable joy takes over. It wasn’t a scandal or tragedy that brought him to tears—it was a moment that filled the studio with pure, heartfelt emotion.
A Surprising Revelation That Shook His World
Behind the scenes, the Melvins had quietly awaited this moment for years, but when it arrived, Craig was completely blindsided. His wife, Lindsay Czarniak, shared a heartfelt secret, one that had been years in the making. The news wasn’t just anticipated—it was life-changing, and it hit Craig like a wave.
One source close to the couple shared, “The second Lindsay spoke, you could see it in Craig’s face. It was as if the room had shifted, and you could feel the emotion before he even spoke a word.”
And then came the tears. Craig, usually the epitome of professionalism, was completely overwhelmed by the news. His composure faltered, revealing a side of him that fans rarely see—a side filled with vulnerability and joy.
A New Chapter for the Melvin Family
As the couple prepares to welcome a new addition to their family, their home is filled with hope, excitement, and the kind of love that speaks volumes. From small, tender moments to conversations in the kitchen, the Melvins’ hearts are brimming with gratitude and anticipation.
A close friend of the family reflected, “This wasn’t just an announcement; it was the culmination of a dream. They’ve been waiting for this for so long.”
When the Heart Breaks with Joy, the World Takes Notice
Known for his calm demeanor and poised professionalism, Craig Melvin is the anchor you turn to for breaking news, political interviews, and national coverage. But this time, it wasn’t breaking news that captivated audiences—it was a tender family moment that struck at the core of human emotion.
Fans couldn’t help but flood social media with messages of support for the couple, praising Craig’s vulnerability:
“Watching him cry was so moving. It’s beautiful to see.”
“They truly deserve this happiness. So heartwarming!”
“This just proves how amazing Craig is as a father and a husband.”
It wasn’t the typical viral moment, full of drama or spectacle. It was simply human—a beautiful reminder that joy can have just as much of a lasting impact as sorrow.
A Breath of Fresh Air in a Heavy World
In a time when the news is often filled with heartbreak, the Melvins’ moment of happiness was a bright light, a reminder of life’s quiet blessings and the unexpected joys that come with it. This wasn’t just another pregnancy announcement or family update. It was a reminder that, even in the most professional settings, the rawness of emotion can shine through in the most unexpected ways.
Love grows when it’s meant to.
Families expand at the right time.
Even the strongest hearts can break—this time, with joy.
A Moment That Will Last Forever
As Craig and Lindsay embrace this new chapter, surrounded by the love and support of their fans, one thing is clear: this was not a moment of vulnerability—it was a moment of gratitude. A testament to the power of love and life’s beautiful, unexpected gifts.
Though the cameras have moved on, the memory of Craig Melvin shedding tears of joy will remain with us all—proof that life’s most meaningful moments often happen when we least expect them.
🚨BREAKING: ABC CENSORS JIMMY KIMMEL TO PLEASE TRUMP, AGAIN
Tonight, Jimmy Kimmel announced his interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico will NOT air on ABC — after Trump’s FCC threatened Kimmel, his show, ABC, its affiliates, and local stations over ordinary Kimmel's editorial decisions and guest bookings.
Tonight, Trump’s war on the free press reached a chilling new low.
Kimmel has interviewed political candidates for more than 20 years — including Donald Trump himself, twice. But now that Trump controls the executive branch, Kimmel says: “[Trump's] FCC has threatened me, threatened our show, threatened our network, ABC, our affiliates, our local stations, based on simple, traditional, editorial decisions, guest bookings, it would seem they don't like.”
That should terrify every American who gives a damn about the First Amendment.
Kimmel says that, to protect ABC affiliates — particularly stations in Texas that would “have to deal with this nonsense” — the Talarico interview will not be broadcast on television at all. Instead, Americans who want to hear from a candidate for the United States Senate will have to watch it on YouTube.
And then Kimmel delivered the line that should set off alarm bells across this country: “And thank goodness, we have [YouTube] because in the America we live in right now, that is the best that we can do, until November, of course.”
This is censorship through government intimidation.
And the hypocrisy is staggering. As Kimmel pointed out, Trump happily appeared on his show while running for president in 2015 and returned again in 2016.
When Trump benefited from television hosts interviewing candidates, apparently there was no problem. Now that a Democrat challenging Republicans for a Senate seat is getting airtime, Trump’s FCC is pressuring ABC to pull the plug.
That is profoundly un-American.
No president — Republican or Democrat — should be allowed to weaponize federal regulatory power to frighten television stations over their editorial decisions or political guests.
Trump does not own ABC. He does not own America’s airwaves. And he sure as hell does not get to decide which political candidates the American people are allowed to hear from.
The First Amendment belongs to the American people — not Donald Trump. Shame on Trump's FCC for pressuring ABC to cut the Talarico interview, and shame on ABC for caving to pressure...
... and thank you, Jimmy Kimmel, for braveling letting the American people know about the Trump-led censorship that's REALLY going on behind the curtain.
