Justice Department closes criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, refers matter to watchdog
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro said Friday the Justice Department is closing its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and referring the matter to a watchdog, days after a key hearing on his potential replacement.
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced Friday that the Justice Department is ending its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The decision comes days after a significant hearing about Powell’s possible replacement and the matter has been kicked to a watchdog.