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Justice Department Won’t Reopen Powell Criminal Probe

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  • Justice Department will not reopen criminal investigation into former Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell.
  • Attorney General Todd Blanche said he has not ruled out action if evidence emerges.
  • Federal Reserve Inspector General found no criminal referral but cited oversight of the renovation.
  • President Donald Trump posted that Powell should resign from the Board.
  • Attorney General Todd Blanche said an audit could prompt a Department investigation if criminal evidence appears.