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Jan 12, 2026 The Justice Department opened a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell and subpoenaed the Federal Reserve Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The investigation tested whether prosecutorial tools could be used to pressure an independent economic institution.
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- Federal Reserve Chair under criminal investigation — On January 10, 2026, it was reported that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is under federal criminal investigation related to his congressional testimony about a $2.5 billion renovation of Federal Reserve buildings.
- DOJ Subpoenas Federal Reserve in Investigation — The Department of Justice has issued a subpoena to the Federal Reserve as part of an investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
- Criminal Investigation Opened into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — The U.S.
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