DOJ Ends Criminal Investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Clearing Path for Kevin Warsh Nomination
The Department of Justice has dropped its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, removing a major obstacle for President Trump's nominee, Kevin Warsh, to become the next Fed chair. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced the decision, redirecting the probe to the Fed's inspector general to investigate cost overruns in the central bank's headquarters renovation.
Topics: Department of Justice Federal Reserve Jerome Powell Kevin Warsh Senate Confirmation