Fed’s Top Regulator Michael Barr to Resign Early to Avoid ‘Dispute’ Over Role

Investors anticipate a change in regulatory pursuits at the Federal Reserve. Michael Barr, the Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision, confirmed he will step down on Feb. 28 to avoid a distraction over the central bank’s banking regulatory mission. Barr announced on Jan. 6 that he would resign before his term expires in July 2026.

Confirm Pete Hegseth

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R., S.D.) has privately told President-elect Donald Trump that he believes that Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick to run the Pentagon, has the votes to be confirmed. We hope that’s the case. Hegseth brings impressive academic credentials combined with real-world experience—in his case, a distinguished record of service in the Army,