Democrats’ midterm victory could strengthen the Federal Reserve’s independence by limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to appoint allies to its board. A Democrat controlled Senate could also intensify scrutiny of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, with Elizabeth Warren likely to lead the Senate Banking Committee and challenge the administration’s banking reforms.
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