Justice Department drops inquiry into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
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- Category: World News
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 11:02 UTC
- Sources: NPR News
The Justice Department has dropped its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This move paves the way for his potential confirmation as the head of the central bank.
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