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U.S. Attorney May Reopen Fed Probe; Warsh Approved as Powell Successor

5/4/2026

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Pirro Reopens Probe

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro may reopen a probe of Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell if the Inspector General finds wrongdoing.
The probe, launched in January after Judge James Boasberg blocked subpoenas, rests on the Inspector General’s review of Fed renovation cost overruns.
The Senate Banking Committee approved President Donald Trump’s nominee Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell.
Senator Thom Tillis said no crime occurred and welcomed the pause.

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Pirro Files Motion

Jeanine Pirro was sworn in as U.S. Attorney for D.C. at a ceremony hosted by President Donald Trump on May 28, 2025.
She filed a motion to vacate Proud Boys and Oath Keepers Jan. 6, 2020 convictions, which normally need DOJ sign-off that was unclear for her.
Pirro said she wants Inspector General Michael Horowitz to proceed with his review after Judge Boasberg’s ruling blocked her ability to interview witnesses.

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Pirro Reopens Probe

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro may reopen a probe of Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell if the Inspector General finds wrongdoing.
The probe, launched in January after Judge James Boasberg blocked subpoenas, rests on the Inspector General’s review of Fed renovation cost overruns.
The Senate Banking Committee approved President Donald Trump’s nominee Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell.
Senator Thom Tillis said no crime occurred and welcomed the pause.

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