DOJ Ends Powell Probe Clearing Path for Warsh

The Justice Department closed its criminal probe into Jerome Powell on Friday. This move ends a confirmation standoff and signals a shift toward a more dovish Fed.

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The Department of Justice is concluding its investigation into Jerome Powell, the current Chair of the Federal Reserve in the United States. This development, announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, effectively clears a significant political hurdle for the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, who has been tapped by President Donald Trump to lead the central bank.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses the media during a press conference in Washington, D.C., following a Federal Open Market Committee meeting in March 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
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