Justice Dept. drops investigation into Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell
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The Justice Department on Friday dropped a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell, regarding a renovation project at the central bank's Washington headquarters. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. "This morning the Inspector General for the Federal Reserve has been asked to scrutinize the building costs overruns – in the billions of dollars – that have been borne by taxpayers," U.S. Attorney for D.C.
AI Summary
Main Idea: The Justice Department ended its criminal probe into the Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell over the central bank’s headquarters renovation, shifting the matter to the Fed’s inspector general.
Key Points:
- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said her office closed the case while the inspector general reviews the building costs.
- The Fed had already been reviewing the project and says the latest inspector general work is not a new inquiry.
- The renovation’s cost rose from about $1.9 billion to about $2.5 billion, fueling criticism from President Donald Trump and his allies.
- The move could help clear the way for Kevin Warsh’s Senate confirmation process, which had been slowed by the investigation.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Taxpayers may bear higher Fed renovation costs if weak oversight lets spending overruns continue.
Positive Impact
Dropping the criminal probe may reduce political pressure on the Federal Reserve and help Senate review proceed.
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- Federal Reservegovernment agency or bodyPrimaryEvaluated
Core institution under investigation and the main organization at issue.
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Federal Reserve chair and central subject of the investigation and renovation controversy.
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Major political actor whose pressure on the Federal Reserve is a key part of the story.
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Judge whose ruling blocked subpoenas central to the investigation’s procedural history.
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Trump nominee whose confirmation is affected by the investigation’s status.
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