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Atlanta Fed restarts president search with new chairman and political scrutiny

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The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has restarted its search for a new president, with the recent appointment of Kevin Warsh as Fed chairman ensuring his input on the selection. This process is also drawing attention from key figures in President Donald Trump's economic team, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett. The delay has sparked concerns about potential political influence on the choice of a crucial official who will vote on interest rates in 2027, especially as the Trump administration has previously sought to reshape the central bank's composition. AI

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    Atlanta Fed chief selection delay gives Warsh a say

    The process is also being eyed closely by key members of President Donald Trump’s economic policy team.

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