The Senate has approved one of President Donald Trump’s top economic advisers for a seat on the Federal Reserve’s governing board, giving the White House greater influence over the central bank just two days before it is expected to vote in favor of reducing its key interest rate.

Tackling soaring inflation in the US is the job of the Federal Reserve, the country’s central bank. The Fed has consistently made headlines in recent years due to its role in managing inflation through the use of interest rate changes.