8 h. ago Trump criminal probe of Fed Chair Powell marks unprecedented escalation — and a warning to his successor

Criminal probe of Fed Chair Powell marks escalation in Trump's battle with central bank while shortlist emerges for Powell's potential replacement.

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10 h. ago Thune warns DOJ's probe of Fed Chair Powell 'better be real' and 'serious' amid political backlash

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., acknowledged that planned blocks against future Federal Reserve nominees would cause issues and remained adamant that the central bank stay independent.

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11 h. ago Global Central Bankers Rally Around Fed Chair Powell Amid Criminal Investigation

The defense comes after Jerome Powell pushed back on what he described as pressure by the Trump administration to cut interest rates in the United States.

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11 h. ago Inflation held firm in December, testing Fed amid DOJ probe into Powell

Inflation held steady in December, continuing to prove stubborn just days after reports of a Department of Justice probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

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12 h. ago Global Central Bankers Express Support for Fed Chair After Criminal Investigation

The defense comes after Jerome Powell pushed back on what he described as pressure by the Trump administration to cut interest rates in the United States.

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17 h. ago WATCH: What to know about the DOJ's criminal probe into Fed Chair Powell

The Justice Department investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is sparking backlash and spotlighting the clash between the White House and the Federal Reserve Chair.

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22 h. ago Pirro defends investigation into Fed Chair Powell amid backlash

A bipartisan group of top economic officials called the DOJ probe into Jerome Powell an "unprecedented attempt" to undermine the Fed's independence.

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25 h. ago Analysis | The extraordinary criminal inquiry into a Fed chair, explained

Analysis | The extraordinary criminal inquiry into a Fed chair, explained  The Washington Post

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28 h. ago What to Know About the Criminal Investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

The Justice Department’s probe into whether Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, lied about renovations to the central bank’s headquarters has raised alarms.

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29 h. ago Republican lawmakers break from US president on Fed chair indictment

Republican lawmakers break from US president on Fed chair indictment  Al Jazeera

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29 h. ago Stocks, Bonds and the Dollar Fluctuate on Threat to Fed Chair Powell

Stocks and U.S. Treasuries were relatively unchanged on Monday, a sign investors don’t see an immediate threat to the economy.

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30 h. ago DOJ probe into Powell sparks backlash from some Republicans, former Fed chairs

A bipartisan group of top economic officials called the DOJ probe into Jerome Powell an "unprecedented attempt" to undermine the Fed's independence.

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30 h. ago Stocks little changed, recovering from dip after DOJ probe into Fed Chair Powell

Powell rebuked the probe as an effort to undermine the Fed's independence.

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30 h. ago Former Fed chiefs rebuke Justice Department probe into Fed chair

Former Fed chiefs rebuke Justice Department probe into Fed chair  The Washington Post

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32 h. ago Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell

Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell  BBC

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33 h. ago Stocks fall after Trump's DOJ opens criminal probe into Powell

Powell rebuked the probe as an effort to undermine the Fed's independence.

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33 h. ago Stocks fall after Trump's DOJ opens criminal probe into Fed Chair Powell

Powell rebuked the probe as an effort to undermine the Fed's independence.

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35 h. ago Republican senator vows to block Trump Fed nominee over Powell investigation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces criminal investigation over testimony regarding Fed headquarters renovation as President Donald Trump seeks replacement.

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43 h. ago Trump team ramps up attack on Fed Chair Jerome Powell with criminal indictment threat

Trump team ramps up attack on Fed Chair Jerome Powell with criminal indictment threat  Al Arabiya English

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46 h. ago Federal Prosecutors Open Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell

The investigation, which is said to center on renovations of the Federal Reserve’s headquarters in Washington, signals an escalation in the long-running clash between President Trump and the chair.

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