April 24, 2026

DOJ Ends Criminal Investigation of Fed Chair Powell

The DOJ has concluded its criminal investigation into Jerome Powell, clearing the way for Kevin Warsh's Senate nomination.
Powell must now decide whether to stay at the Fed or resign, impacting the institution's independence and policy direction.
Senator Thom Tillis has vowed to block any nominee until legal threats against Powell are fully resolved.

19 Sources

Justice Department drops investigation into Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell
Apr 24, 2026 at 2:16 PM · NBC
DOJ drops criminal probe of Fed Chair Powell
Apr 24, 2026 at 2:20 PM · CNBC
Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Apr 24, 2026 at 2:21 PM · CBS News
DOJ drops criminal probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell
Apr 24, 2026 at 2:31 PM · Axios
DOJ drops criminal probe of Fed, Jerome Powell
Apr 24, 2026 at 2:37 PM · The Hill
Trump’s DOJ drops case against Jerome Powell to clear the way for Kevin Warsh as Fed chair
Apr 24, 2026 at 2:37 PM · Independent
Trump’s DOJ drops case against Jerome Powell to clear the way for Kevin Warsh as Fed chair
Apr 24, 2026 at 2:37 PM · Independent
The DOJ said it would end its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, clearing the obstacle that has stalled Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as his successor
Apr 24, 2026 at 2:41 PM · WSJ
Justice Department drops inquiry into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Apr 24, 2026 at 3:02 PM · NPR
US justice department drops criminal investigation against Jerome Powell
Apr 24, 2026 at 3:17 PM · The Guardian
US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell
Apr 24, 2026 at 3:21 PM · BBC
Justice Department Drops Criminal Investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Apr 24, 2026 at 3:29 PM · NYT
USA Le département de la Justice clôt l'enquête visant le président de la Fed Jerome Powell
Apr 24, 2026 at 4:13 PM · Reuters
DOJ ends Jerome Powell probe, easing Senate Fed standoff
Apr 24, 2026 at 4:41 PM · The Hill
Will he stay or will he go? With criminal probe over, Fed Chair Powell faces big decision
Apr 24, 2026 at 7:19 PM · CNBC
DOJ dropping its probe in Fed Chair Powell is ‘predictable’: Former Trump WH attorney
Apr 24, 2026 at 8:42 PM · NBC
Justice Dept. Closes Criminal Investigation of Fed Chair
Apr 24, 2026 at 9:12 PM · NYT
DoJ drops Powell probe, paving the way to confirm Kevin Warsh
Apr 24, 2026 at 9:58 PM · NPR
Justice Department ends criminal probe of Powell
Apr 24, 2026 at 10:53 PM · NBC