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Federal Reserve Renovation Investigation Sparks Tensions with Prosecutors

4/15/2026

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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's prosecutors attempted a visit to the Federal Reserve's renovation site on April 15, 2026, but were denied.
The episode shows tension between Pirro and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who faces scrutiny from U.S. President Donald Trump.
The investigation began in November and centers on the renovation's cost overruns, now $2.5 billion.
Senate Banking Committee member Thom Tillis will not advance Kevin Warsh until investigation concludes.

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Story summary

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's prosecutors attempted a visit to the Federal Reserve's renovation site on April 15, 2026, but were denied.
The episode shows tension between Pirro and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who faces scrutiny from U.S. President Donald Trump.
The investigation began in November and centers on the renovation's cost overruns, now $2.5 billion.
Senate Banking Committee member Thom Tillis will not advance Kevin Warsh until investigation concludes.