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Leavitt says Powell probe ‘not necessarily dropped,’ ‘just under a different authority’

Leavitt says Powell probe ‘not necessarily dropped,’ ‘just under a different authority’

Summary

The Justice Department ended its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s handling of building renovations. However, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the investigation might continue under a different authority.

Key Facts

  • The Justice Department stopped investigating Jerome Powell’s management of Federal Reserve renovations.
  • Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, said the case is not necessarily over.
  • Leavitt referred to a statement from Jeanine Pirro about the situation.
  • The comments suggest legal actions might continue in another form or by another agency.
  • Jerome Powell is the current chair of the Federal Reserve, which manages the U.S. central bank.
  • The topic involves government oversight of federal officials.
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