CITY, State (Fox News) — Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., vows to block Trump’s pick for Federal Reserve chair until probe of current chair, Jerome Powell, is resolved.

Tillis Takes a Stand

Senator Tillis announces opposition to Kevin Warsh nomination due to ongoing DOJ investigation into Powell.

Investigation into Powell

DOJ probes Powell’s handling of Fed headquarters renovation and potential misleading statements to Senate.

Political Pressure on Powell

Bipartisan lawmakers see investigation as a tactic to influence Powell’s rate decisions.

Trump’s Push for Change

Trump calls for Powell’s removal, while Powell emphasizes Fed’s independence.

Political Fallout

Democrats connect investigation to Trump’s dissatisfaction with Powell’s policies.

Tillis Stands Firm

Tillis maintains stance on protecting Fed’s independence from political interference.

[Image: Senator Thom Tillis holding a document, Credit: Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images]

[Image: President Donald Trump speaking at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, Credit: Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo]

[Image: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell arriving at the U.S. Federal Reserve, Credit: Nathan Howard/Reuters]

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Leo Briceno, politics reporter for Fox News Digital, reports on Tillis’ stance.