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A federal judge in DC quashed the grand jury subpoenas aimed at Jerome Powell, delivering a blow to the DOJ’s Powell probe.
Judge Boasberg said the government offered little evidence of crime, calling the case thin and pretextual.
The ruling casts doubt on whether the probe into Powell can proceed, at least in its current form.
Pirro had signed off on investigating Powell in November 2025, according to court filings and sources.
Powell’s lawyers contested the subpoenas as part of the DOJ’s renovation probe into the Fed’s headquarters.
Trump publicly criticized Powell but had previously urged action against political opponents seen as challenging him.
The DC U.S. Attorney’s Office opened the probe, with Jeanine Pirro overseeing the matter.
Powell faced scrutiny over the Fed’s headquarters renovation amid questions about policy independence.
The judge emphasized a lack of corroborating evidence and treated the subpoenas as potentially pressure tactics.
Powell’s case drew reaction from White House and lawmakers, signaling ongoing political tensions.

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CNN legal expert Elie Honig called Pirro's press conference an extraordinary moment in legal discourse.
Honig said Pirro mischaracterized the judge as an activist and misrepresented grand jury powers.
Honig noted the judge’s past rulings, including limits on subpoenas and prior tax return decisions.
Honig asserted there is 'zero evidence of a crime' in the case context referenced by Pirro.
The report frames the exchange as part of broader discussions about the investigation into the Trump administration and related matters.

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A federal judge tossed subpoenas aimed at the Federal Reserve Board in a probe involving Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
The judge said the subpoenas were served for an improper purpose and found little evidence of crime by Powell.
The ruling indicates the investigation may be pretextual, with the court calling the government’s justifications thin.
U.S. Attorney Pirro said the DOJ would appeal the decision.
The subpoenas targeted records on renovations of the Fed’s Washington, D.C., buildings and Powell’s testimony.
Powell’s term is up in May, with Warsh’s nomination under consideration by the Senate.
The ruling notes past statements from Trump criticizing Powell as part of the broader context.
The case has influenced ongoing discussions about Powell’s replacement and regulatory independence.
The article emphasizes the balance between political pressure and legal standards in federal probes.
The decision narrows the DOJ investigation while leaving open avenues for appeal.

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