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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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A federal judge dismissed subpoenas targeting the Federal Reserve Board in a criminal probe of Jerome Powell, citing improper purpose.
Boasberg described the government’s justification as thin, suggesting the investigation was pretextual.
The subpoenas sought records about renovations to the Fed’s Washington, DC buildings and Powell’s Senate testimony on them.
U.S. Attorney Pirro signaled an appeal of the ruling, maintaining pressure on Powell amid the nomination process for Warsh.
The ruling intersects with Powell’s upcoming term and Warsh’s nomination, shaping the political dynamic around the Fed.
Some lawmakers oppose Warsh's confirmation until the criminal investigation concludes, complicating the Senate process.
The judge’s ruling followed a July Truth Social post from President Trump criticizing Powell.
Powell defended the Fed's stance in a January video about the subpoenas, framing the action as a response to political pressure on rates.
The broader context includes debates over Fed independence and how political forces may influence rate decisions.
The court's decision stops immediate scrutiny in this phase, with the government planning an appeal.

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