All articles tagged with #doj investigation
President Donald Trump publicly called Fed Chair Jerome Powell incompetent or crooked as the DOJ probes the central bank’s leadership, while Jamie Dimon and Republican lawmakers warn that undermining Fed independence could backfire and affect future leadership amid ongoing political scrutiny.
Capitol Hill is buzzing as Jack Smith will publicly testify about the Trump investigations on Jan. 22; GOP lawmakers grapple with the DOJ probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell amid debates over Fed independence; Congress debates Venezuela war powers and a bipartisan NATO-related bill, while Sen. Mark Kelly sues over Defense Department penalties related to anti-illegal orders.
A rolling HuffPost live blog centers on fallout from the DOJ investigation involving Powell and the rising death toll in Iran amid nationwide protests, while also highlighting other major headlines such as Saks Global’s bankruptcy filing after its Neiman Marcus takeover, a deadly crane accident in Thailand, and assorted political and entertainment news.
Capitol Hill is abuzz with partisan maneuvering: the White House is pressing to sway GOP votes on a Venezuela war-powers resolution, while Republicans react to a DOJ probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell and other policy skirmishes on NATO actions, cryptocurrency legislation, and a proposed congressional stock-trading ban, highlighting tensions over presidential power, central-bank independence, and economic policy.
World central bank chiefs, including the Bank of England, ECB and Bank of Canada, signed a joint statement of full solidarity with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, praising his integrity and the independence of monetary policy as the Justice Department investigates him over a renovation-related matter. Powell warned that political pressure could undermine the Fed’s ability to set policy, amid a 3.6% target rate after three cuts and inflation around 2.7%. Powell’s term ends in May, with a potential successor to be named amid Republican scrutiny, while former Fed chairs and a broad slate of international signatories voiced support for independence.
Sen. Thom Tillis says he will oppose confirming any Trump‑backed nominees to the Federal Reserve, including a new chair, after reports that the DOJ is investigating Jerome Powell for potential perjury. The stance risks a confirmation stalemate as Powell’s chair term ends in May (he could remain as governor through 2028); the White House continues to vet candidates, while critics argue the move would threaten the Fed’s independence.
The U.S. Department of Justice reportedly found insufficient evidence to charge Senator Adam Schiff with mortgage fraud, despite political pressure from President Trump and ongoing investigations, with Schiff's legal team dismissing the allegations as baseless.
The article covers heated exchanges in Congress involving Senator Adam Schiff and Attorney General Pam Bondi, ongoing DOJ investigations into Schiff, and the political tensions surrounding the government shutdown, including disagreements over military pay and health care subsidies, with notable comments from GOP and Democratic leaders.
Portland's City Attorney accused the U.S. Department of Justice of violating protesters' constitutional rights and engaging in viewpoint discrimination by supporting federal officers' heavy-handed response to protests at an ICE facility, amid ongoing investigations into police conduct and federal actions during demonstrations.
Portland officials criticized the U.S. Department of Justice for launching an investigation into police conduct following the arrest of a conservative journalist, accusing federal authorities of political bias and viewpoint discrimination, while emphasizing concerns over First and Fourth Amendment violations.
A newly appointed US attorney in Virginia, under Trump's influence, plans to seek a grand jury indictment against former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly lying to Congress, despite prosecutors finding insufficient evidence to charge him, following a recommendation to decline prosecution.
Border czar Tom Homan was investigated by the DOJ for potential bribery related to contract awards, but authorities found no credible evidence of wrongdoing, and the investigation was closed. The White House dismissed the probe as politically motivated.
President Donald Trump threatened to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook if she does not resign amid mortgage fraud allegations linked to her mortgage applications, which she denies, and this move could lead to a historic legal battle as the president can only remove Fed governors for cause.
The DOJ is investigating Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud, following a request from Trump for her to resign, amid broader political pressure and criticism of the Fed's policies and leadership.
Federal prosecutors are investigating the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James for potential misconduct related to her civil fraud cases against Donald Trump and the NRA, amid ongoing legal battles and previous investigations into James's actions.