Janet Yellen won Senate confirmation to lead the Federal Reserve

News Wrap: Senate confirms Janet Yellen as Fed chief In our news wrap Monday, Janet Yellen won Senate confirmation to lead the Federal Reserve. Taking over for outgoing chair Ben Bernanke, the former vice chair becomes the first woman to lead the U.S.'s central bank. Also, peace talks to end violence in South Sudan continue to be stalled, awaiting face-to-face discussions.