[U.S. Treasury Secretary: Senate Finance Committee Agrees to Advance Hearing on Waller's Fed Nomination] Odaily Planet Daily News – U.S. Treasury Secretary Besent said on Friday that despite a key senator expressing reservations about the nomination, the Senate Finance Committee has agreed to advance the confirmation hearing for President Trump's nomination of Waller to succeed as Federal Reserve Chair. Besent stated: 'I believe holding the hearing is crucial. Chairman Powell's term will expire in mid-May, and anyone concerned about the integrity and independence of the Federal Reserve would want to see Kevin Waller ensure continuity.' (Jin10)