Fed Chair Powell Hits Out at 'Unprecedented' Probe by US Justice Department
By The BriefBrief
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell criticizes the ongoing investigation by the U.S. Justice Department, describing it as unprecedented and potentially harmful to the central bank's independence.
WHO:Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve
WHAT:Criticism of a Justice Department investigation
WHEN:Jan 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE:Washington, D.C.
WHY:To address concerns about the impact of the investigation on the Federal Reserve's operations and independence
