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The Senate Banking Committee approved Kevin Warsh's nomination to lead the Federal Reserve in a 13-11 party-line vote. This nomination comes as Warsh faces external political pressures and energy shocks, while Jerome Powell warns that the central bank's independence is 'at risk.' The Federal Reserve is expected to start cutting interest rates next year, but inflation concerns remain high.