DOJ launches investigation into Fed Chair Powell

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DOJ launches criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, he says
In an extraordinary escalation of a months-long attack on the independence of the Federal Reserve, federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, ...

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Powell says Federal Reserve hit with DOJ subpoenas, indictment threat
Ex-Fed Chairs Make a Joint Statement on Trump’s DOJ Probe of Powell—and They Don’t Hold Back
GOP Lawmakers Blast Trump's Probe Of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
Republican lawmakers are coming to the defense of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell following the opening of an unprecedented criminal probe into Powell by President Donald Trump ’s Department of Ju...

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Trump’s legal attack on Powell underscores his aim for full control over Fed
Trump’s Investigation of Powell Is Also a Warning to the Next Fed Chair
Trump administration probe of Fed's Powell sparks pushback
"This is how monetary policy is made in emerging markets with weak institutions, with highly negative consequences for inflation and the functioning of their economies more broadly," they wrote.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Justice Department "has been weaponized against Jerome Powell" and Fed
Justice department opens investigation into Jerome Powell as Trump ramps up campaign against Federal Reserve
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Jerome Powell’s speech is ‘sound of the hammer’ on fiat currency, warn macro analysts

Powell’s video message revived debate over fiat credibility and Fed independence, pushing gold and Bitcoin back into focus. ・Analyst Dario said the fiat system is “structurally compromised” and framed the moment as bullish for precious metals.

Live updates: Republicans defend Fed Chair Jerome Powell; Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

President Donald Trump denied that he was involved in the Justice Department's decision to subpoena the Federal Reserve. Chair Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve was being targeted for making decisions that “serve the public" rather than the president’s “preferences.
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Treasurys Yields Fall as Powell Sounds Gloomy

1539 ET – Fed Chair Powell offers a sobering assessment of the economy and policy risks amid weakening employment and sticky inflation, fuelling demand for Treasurys and sending yields lower. “Two-sided risks mean that there is no risk-free path ...

Republican Senator Calls for Investigation Into Donald Trump’s DOJ

Sen. Lisa Murkowski calls for a congressional investigation into DOJ’s probe of Fed Chair Powell, citing risks to market stability and Fed independence.
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