Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date April 24, 2026, 11 a.m.
Last Updated April 24, 2026, 11 a.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/justice-department-drops-probe-into-fed-chair-jerome-powell/

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_Washington_ — Federal prosecutors are ending their criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced, clearing a key obstacle for the confirmation of [ Kevin Warsh ][1] , President Trump's pick to take over as head of the central bank's Board...