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DOJ Subpoenas Powell Amid Trump’s Fed Independence Struggle

1/13/2026

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Powell Under Investigation

The Department of Justice issued subpoenas related to Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, over his testimony on a $2.5 billion renovation of Fed buildings.
Powell says the investigation is part of U.S. President Donald Trump's effort to undermine Fed independence.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) questions DOJ credibility.
He says he will block any Trump Fed nominees until the investigation resolves.

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Trump Critiques Officials

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi for her handling of several investigations, as reported by Howie Kurtz on January 13, 2026.
He also commented on the Department of Justice's criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Trump addressed the Pentagon's use of a disguised military aircraft in an attack on a boat.
The article carries a right-leaning perspective and a reliability score of 35.37.

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Trump Questions Bondi

U.S. President Donald Trump has lost confidence in Attorney General Pam Bondi, deeming her ineffective in pursuing his agenda.
He is frustrated by the DOJ's slow pace in probes of rivals such as James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, while considering special counsels.
He also says Bondi mishandled documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and did not act on the 2020 election, despite the White House backing Bondi.

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Powell Under Investigation

The Department of Justice issued subpoenas related to Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, over his testimony on a $2.5 billion renovation of Fed buildings.
Powell says the investigation is part of U.S. President Donald Trump's effort to undermine Fed independence.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) questions DOJ credibility.
He says he will block any Trump Fed nominees until the investigation resolves.

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