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Fed Chair Warsh Asserts Independence From White House Pressure

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told lawmakers Tuesday that the Trump administration has not attempted to influence monetary policy decisions, and that such interference would prove unsuccessful. Warsh testified before the House Financial Services Committee as part of congressionally mandated oversight of the central bank's leadership. The chairman also addressed concerns about inflationary pressures, pushing back against assertions that recent investment booms are driving sustained price increases. New York Federal Reserve President John Williams characterized current interest rate levels as appropriately positioned despite ongoing economic pressures. Both officials emphasized the Fed's commitment to price stability while navigating competing economic demands. The testimonies reflect the central bank's efforts to maintain independence as political pressure on monetary policy continues.