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White House economist Stephen Miran likely to be confirmed to Fed board of governors

By Scott Horsley

Published September 5, 2025 at 7:04 AM EDT

White House economist Stephen Miran appears likely to win confirmation for a job on the Federal Reserve's board of governors, after a contentious hearing Thursday.

Scott Horsley

Scott Horsley is NPR's Chief Economics Correspondent. He reports on ups and downs in the national economy as well as fault lines between booming and busting communities.

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