3 h. ago DOJ launches criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, he says

Federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he confirmed in a statement Sunday night.

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3 h. ago Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank, threatens criminal indictment

The move represents an unprecedented escalation in President Donald Trump's battle with the Fed, an independent agency he has repeatedly attacked for not cutting its key interest rate as quickly as Trump prefers. The post Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank, threatens criminal indictment appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago DOJ subpoenas Federal Reserve in escalating pressure campaign

The Justice Department has subpoenaed the Fed over chair Jerome Powell's testimony over the central bank's headquarters renovation. Powell calls it part of a pressure campaign over interest rates.

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6 d. ago Maduro indictment alleges long criminal past, promises lengthy legal battle ahead

Maduro indictment alleges long criminal past, promises lengthy legal battle ahead  Los Angeles Times

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8 d. ago DOJ: Maduro Used Diplomatic Planes to Move Drug Proceeds from Mexico to Venezuela

The newly released criminal indictment filed against now-arrested Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, his wife, and others reveals key details about how they used diplomatic planes to fly drug money from Mexico into Venezuela. The indictment also shows a long-standing trafficking relationship with the Sinaloa Cartel and Los Zetas (now called Cartel Del Noreste). The post DOJ: Maduro Used Diplomatic Planes to Move Drug Proceeds from Mexico to Venezuela appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Manhattan Man, 80, Faces Homicide Charge After Sidewalk Shoving

Dana Escoffier was indicted on a charge of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Dean Whetzel, 82, a neighbor whom he had known for decades.

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3 w. ago Two Alaska State Troopers indicted on federal criminal civil rights violations

Two Alaska State Troopers indicted on federal criminal civil rights violations  Alaska Native News

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3 w. ago District of Alaska | Two Alaska State Troopers indicted on federal criminal civil rights violations

District of Alaska | Two Alaska State Troopers indicted on federal criminal civil rights violations  Department of Justice (.gov)

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3 w. ago Federal Reserve chair candidate says he can reject Trump’s views

Federal Reserve chair candidate says he can reject Trump’s views  Los Angeles Times

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