US Justice Department Opens Criminal Probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
By The BriefBrief
The U.S. Justice Department has initiated a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserve, focusing on potential misconduct related to his financial dealings and decisions.
WHO:Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve
WHAT:Criminal probe by the U.S. Justice Department
WHEN:Jan 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE:United States
WHY:To investigate potential misconduct in financial dealings and decisions made by the Fed Chair
