Judge Boasberg Blocks DOJ Subpoenas for Fed Chair Powell, Cites Political Pressure

Judge Boasberg denied the Trump administration's request to revive subpoenas targeting Powell.

The subpoenas sought records related to a $2.5 billion Fed headquarters renovation.

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Boasberg found abundant evidence the probe was a political vendetta to force Powell to lower rates or resign.

The ruling sets up a likely appeal by DOJ.

Boasberg ruled the subpoenas were not part of a genuine criminal investigation but a tool to target Powell.

The investigation examined whether Powell committed fraud and lied to Congress about renovation costs.

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Analysts widely characterized the DOJ move as political interference.

Pirro called the judge an activist and vowed to press ahead.

The ruling threatens to delay the confirmation of Trump’s Fed nominee Kevin Warsh.

Non-Western sources highlighted the investigation as a Trump-driven vendetta.