John Kennedy

U.S. Senator (R-LA)

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Office: United States senator

Born: November 21, 1951, Centreville

Party: Republican Party

Education: University of Oxford, University of Virginia School of Law, Vanderbilt University

Previous offices: Louisiana State Treasurer, secretary of state

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Gold hits record $4,620 as DOJ investigation threatens Fed independence

Money Moves

As of May 2026: Criticized Powell investigation

On January 30, 2026, President Trump nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair when Powell's term expires in May. Gold, which had surged to a record $5,626 per ounce amid the constitutional crisis over Powell's criminal investigation, plunged 11% in hours as investors bet Warsh would preserve central bank independence.

Updated May 20