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Claim Text: Ms. Pirro, a longtime Trump ally, approved a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chairman, whom Mr. Trump has long sought to supplant.
Simplified Text: Ms. Pirro approved a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell.
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Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "event": "approved a criminal investigation", "person": "Jerome H. Powell" }
Subject Tags: Legal Political
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM (6 months ago)

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Grand Jury Rebuffs Justice Dept. Attempt to Indict 6 Democrats in Congress

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/10/us/politics/trump-democrats-illegal-orders-pirro.html

Federal prosecutors failed to indict six Democratic lawmakers who posted a video reminding military members to refuse illegal orders. The case, led by Jeanine Pirro, was rejected by a grand jury, marking a rebuke of Trump's efforts to politicize the justice system.

Politics Donald Trump Justice Department Congress Lawmakers Jeanine Pirro Criminal Justice Freedom of Speech

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