Investigation launched against Powell, condemnation from former Fed chairmen

13 January, 2026, 05:00 pm

Last modified: 13 January, 2026, 05:04 pm

Investigation launched against Powell, condemnation from former Fed chairmen

13 January, 2026, 05:00 pm

Last modified: 13 January, 2026, 05:04 pm

Three former Fed chiefs have strongly condemned the Justice Department's potential criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, calling the move a dangerous attempt to undermine the independence of the central bank.

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