Kevin Warsh, the nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, is poised to advance after a Senate committee approved his nomination with a 13-11 vote, reflecting strict party lines. All 13 Republicans supported Warsh, while 11 Democrats opposed him, voicing concerns about his independence and potential alignment with former President Donald Trump. Elizabeth Warren, a Democratic senator, warned that Warsh could serve as a 'sock puppet' for Trump, suggesting that his confirmation could lead to negative consequences for American families. The confirmation vote in the full Senate is expected soon, possibly before May 15, when current Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term ends. Warsh, a former Fed governor, has pledged to implement significant changes at the central bank, which Trump has indicated would include rate cuts. Powell's future remains uncertain; he may choose to remain on the board of governors, although he has expressed concerns about political pressures surrounding the Fed.