FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2019 file photo White House National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington. Moore has taken a series of controversial stances on the Fed and has acknowledged the need to learn more about how the central bank works. He also has said Fed Chairman Jerome Powell should be fired for rate hikes last year that Moore claims undermined the benefits from Trump’s tax cuts. After Trump formally nominates Moore, the Republican-led Banking Committee will conduct his confirmation hearing. Based on his responses, the banking panel may request his tax returns for 2014, they told Moore.

Source: Washington Post April 03, 2019 14:56 UTC