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Mr. Trump’s attacks on Mr. Powell culminated in a criminal investigation led by the Justice Department over whether Mr. Powell misled Congress about the Federal Reserve headquarters renovation project.
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President Trump's attacks on Jerome H. Powell culminated in a Justice Department criminal investigation into whether Powell misled Congress about the Federal Reserve headquarters renovation project.
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News Article
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{
    "event": "criminal investigation",
    "person": "Jerome H. Powell",
    "organization": "Justice Department"
}
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Donald Trump Justice Department Investigation Federal Reserve Jerome H. Powell
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 6:01 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 6:01 PM (2 weeks 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.

Federal Reserve Jerome Powell Donald Trump Government Oversight Renovations Cost Overruns Inspector General US Economy

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