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Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as his successor. U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeannine Pirro said on X Friday that her office was ending its pro…

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  1. New York Post

    Trump DOJ dropping criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell over central bank renovations (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Department of Justice is dropping its criminal investigation of Jerome Powell over costly building renovations at the central bank's headquarters in the nation’s capital.

  2. Fox7 Austin

    Department of Justice drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing path for Warsh (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    With the Justice Department ending its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May, this move might potentially expedite a confirmation vote by the Senate for Kevin Warsh.

  3. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Justice Department drops criminal investigation into Fed | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    The Justice Department, in a stunning reversal, announced today that it was dropping its criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell. The decision could clear the path for Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the central bank, to win confirmation.

  4. NBC News

    Justice Dept. drops investigation into Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The Justice Dept. dropped a probe of the Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell, clearing the way for Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh to be confirmed.

  5. Insider

    The DOJ is dropping its investigation into Jerome Powell, removing an obstacle for Trump's new Fed chair nominee (opens Insider)

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    The investigation was over construction costs at the Fed's DC-area buildings.

  6. NPR

    Justice Department drops inquiry into Fed Chair Jerome Powell (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The move paves the way for the Senate to confirm Kevin Warsh, the president's nominee to head the central bank.

  7. Forbes

    DOJ Drops Fed Chair Powell Investigation, Opening The Door For Warsh (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    It will mean something for the Federal Reserve and economy, but the nature of the implications is still invisible.

  8. MyNorthwest

    Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for successor (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has dropped its criminal probe of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, likely clearing the way for his successor’s

  9. ABC 7 Chicago

    DOJ dropping criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell amid pressure from senators (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    The DOJ is dropping its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, District of Columbia U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro says.

  10. Al Jazeera

    US Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Jerome Powell (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The announcement on Friday is expected to clear the path for the confirmation of his successor, Kevin Warsh.

  11. Roll Call

    DOJ drops investigation into Fed’s Powell (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday that she is dropping her investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the cost for renovations at the central bank, a move that could clear a path for the Senate to confirm Kevin Warsh as Powell’s replacement.

  12. The Guardian

    US justice department drops criminal investigation against Jerome Powell (opens The Guardian)

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    Move will remove obstacle for confirmation of Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick to replace Powell as Federal Reserve chair

  13. The Boston Globe

    Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for Warsh (opens The Boston Globe)

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    US Attorney Jeannine Pirro said that her office was ending its probe into the Fed’s extensive building renovations because the Fed’s Inspector General would scrutinize them instead.

  14. East Idaho News

    Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh (opens East Idaho News)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as his successor. U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeannine Pirro said on X Friday that her office was ending its pro…

  15. Los Angeles Times

    Justice Department drops criminal investigation of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for Warsh (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of his likely successor, Kevin Warsh.

  16. Seattle Times

    Justice Dept. drops criminal probe of Fed chair Jerome Powell (opens Seattle Times)

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    The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as his successor.

  17. WSVN Miami

    Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for Warsh - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of Kevin

  18. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    The Justice Department is closing its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said on Friday, removing an obstacle to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, President

  19. Washington Examiner

    DOJ drops Powell investigation, clearing way for Trump Fed pick (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The news marks the end of a contentious period in which Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) had threatened to block Kevin Warsh from a confirmation vote.

  20. Digital Journal

    Justice Dept ends criminal probe into US Fed chair Powell (opens Digital Journal)

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    Trump has upended Washington norms by routinely criticizing the Fed for not following his calls to cut interest rates more rapidly.

  21. The New Republic

    Justice Department Ends Trump Revenge Crusade Against Fed Chair Powell (opens The New Republic)

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    The DOJ is finally dropping its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

  22. CBS News

    Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.

  23. Deutsche Welle

  24. NPR

    DoJ drops Powell probe, paving the way to confirm Kevin Warsh (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The Justice Department is dropping its investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, paving the way for the Senate to confirm Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee to lead the Fed.

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