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Claim Text: The watchdog found no wrongdoing by Mr. Powell or his colleagues and affirmed that no referrals were made to the U.S. attorney general.
Simplified Text: The watchdog found no wrongdoing by Jerome H. Powell or his colleagues and affirmed that no referrals were made to the U.S. attorney general.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "person": "Jerome H. Powell", "organization": "U.S. Attorney General" }
Subject Tags: Misconduct Jerome H. Powell Watchdog U.S. Attorney General
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 6:01 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 6:01 PM (1 week ago)

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Fed’s Watchdog Finds No Misconduct or Illegal Activity in Costly Renovations

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/30/business/fed-renovations-trump-powell-report.html

A Federal Reserve inspector general report found no misconduct or illegal activity in the central bank's nearly $2.5 billion renovation project, despite poor management. The findings undermine a Justice Department investigation into former Fed Chair Jerome H. Powell.

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