Video•Mar 13, 2026
Breaking: Marines Deploy + Senator Blocks Fed Chair Pick
The video reports two distinct developments: a modest but notable US military deployment to the Middle East and a brewing congressional showdown over the next Federal Reserve chair.
According to the Associated Press, roughly 2,500 Marines and a single warship are being sent, underscoring Washington’s intent to reinforce its presence amid escalating regional volatility. Meanwhile, Senator Tom Tillis announced he will withhold support for Kevin Warsh’s nomination until the Trump administration drops its probe into former Fed Chair Jerome Powell, after a judge dismissed a subpoena as unfounded.
Tillis warned that any appeal by the administration would further delay Warsh’s confirmation, effectively creating a “Fed stand‑still.” The senator’s stance reflects broader Republican concerns about oversight of the central bank and the political leverage of investigations.
The combined effect could tighten geopolitical risk premiums while leaving monetary policy leadership in limbo, potentially influencing market expectations for interest‑rate moves and investor sentiment toward defense and financial stocks.
