Chair of the Federal Reserve Board | In Plain English | St. Louis Fed
The Chair of the Federal Reserve Board heads the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, who guide the Fed's policy actions.
www.stlouisfed.orgI don’t have live access to up-to-date feeds right now, but here’s the latest I can confirm from reputable coverage around early 2026:
- Jerome Powell was still serving as Federal Reserve chair in early 2026, with discussions in public reporting about a potential new chair depending on Senate confirmation and administration decisions. Powell’s term as chair began in 2018 and extended through 2022-2026, with reporting noting the possibility of transition if a successor were confirmed.[4][8]
- In January 2026, there was extensive media coverage about a possible nomination of Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair by then-President Trump, with Powell’s term reportedly ending around May 2026, and discussions about Senate approval and the timing of a potential transition.[1]
- There were developments indicating the DOJ probe into Powell had been a topic in some outlets, reflecting political pressure narratives around Fed independence during that period, though results and implications varied by source.[2]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest articles and summarize the current status, including who is officially the chair now and any confirmed or pending nominations. I can also provide a concise timeline of chair transitions and the key policy implications discussed in the press. Would you like me to fetch the newest updates?
Sources:
- Powell’s chair tenure and potential transition discussions[4]
- January 2026 reporting on Warsh nomination and timing[1]
- DOJ probe discussions and Fed independence coverage[2]
- General Fed chair background and role[8]