DOJ drops criminal probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell
Summary
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has stopped a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. This decision clears the way for President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Fed, after a senator had delayed confirmation until the probe ended.Key Facts
- The DOJ announced it will end the criminal investigation into Jerome Powell.
- Powell is President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Federal Reserve.
- Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) had blocked Powell’s confirmation because of the investigation.
- The investigation focused on multi-billion-dollar cost overruns in the Federal Reserve’s building renovations.
- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said the case will move to the Federal Reserve Inspector General for further review.
- The Inspector General will examine the building costs to ensure taxpayer money was spent properly.
- Powell had previously disclosed that subpoenas were issued demanding documents about the building work.
- The government was investigating whether Powell committed fraud or lied to Congress about the renovations.
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