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Judge Quashes DOJ Subpoenas, Complicates Trump's Powell Replacement Bid

3/13/2026

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Federal Judge James Boasberg quashed Department of Justice (DOJ) subpoenas targeting Jerome Powell, citing improper motives tied to political pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.
He criticized the Pirro-initiated investigation as lacking evidence and aimed to coerce Powell into cutting rates or resigning.
The ruling complicates Trump's bid to replace Powell with Kevin Warsh, as Senator Tillis vows to block Warsh's confirmation until probe ends, and DOJ plans to appeal.

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Federal Judge James Boasberg quashed Department of Justice (DOJ) subpoenas targeting Jerome Powell, citing improper motives tied to political pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.
He criticized the Pirro-initiated investigation as lacking evidence and aimed to coerce Powell into cutting rates or resigning.
The ruling complicates Trump's bid to replace Powell with Kevin Warsh, as Senator Tillis vows to block Warsh's confirmation until probe ends, and DOJ plans to appeal.