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DOJ Won’t Reopen Powell Probe After Hassett Resignation Call

By Drooid · Oct 5, 2026, 2:27 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett urged former Fed Chair Jerome Powell to resign from the Federal Reserve Board.
Hassett said Powell's continued board service after his chairmanship ends is completely unprecedented.
U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the DOJ will not reopen a criminal investigation into Powell.
Fox Business sought Powell’s comment on the matter but received no response.

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U.S. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett urged former Fed Chair Jerome Powell to resign from the Federal Reserve Board.
Hassett said Powell's continued board service after his chairmanship ends is completely unprecedented.
U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the DOJ will not reopen a criminal investigation into Powell.
Fox Business sought Powell’s comment on the matter but received no response.