Justice Department Drops Probe into Jerome Powell
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 18:50 UTC
- Sources: PBS NewsHour
The Justice Department has dropped its criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, citing a lack of evidence. This comes after a federal appeals court ruled that President Trump's executive order banning asylum claims is illegal.
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