DOJ drops criminal probe of Fed chair Jerome Powell

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View in Browser DOJ drops criminal probe of Fed chair Jerome Powell April 24, 2026 The Justice Department has dropped its criminal probe of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of his successor, Kevin Warsh. Read more Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day. ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.