Getting Trump's Fed chair confirmation through quickly is important, GOP lawmaker says

Fox Business | January 30, 2026 at 10:16 PM UTC
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Key Points

  • Rep. Steil supports Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed Chair, but Senator Tillis opposes confirmation until a DOJ inquiry into Chairman Powell is fully resolved.
  • A government shutdown deadline is hours away, with Rep. Steil criticizing Senate Democrats for risking a shutdown by seeking to renegotiate a House-passed funding deal.
  • The Clarity Act, aimed at making the U.S. a global center for digital assets, is making progress in the Senate after bipartisan House support, despite concerns about its final passage.
  • Rep. Steil advocates for a ban on members of Congress trading stocks, citing a recent disclosure of Rep. Kevin Hern selling UnitedHealth stock before a policy-related drop.

AI Summary

The video covers President Trump's Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh, facing opposition from Senator Tillis due to a DOJ inquiry into Chairman Powell. It also addresses the impending government shutdown deadline, with Rep. Steil urging the Senate to pass existing funding legislation. Discussions also include the Clarity Act for digital assets and a proposed ban on congressional stock trading.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Neutral 80%
Consensus Neutral 80%