BREAKING: Justice Department drops criminal probe of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The decision removes a significant legal hurdle, likely clearing the path for the confirmation of his successor.
The U.S. Justice Department has ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a move expected to facilitate the confirmation process for his successor.
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The U.S. Justice Department has ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a move expected to facilitate the confirmation process for his successor.
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