Some Trump allies and officials worry that the Justice Department’s criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell could imperil Trump’s nominees in the Senate and unnerve financial markets

Among those expressing concern: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Senate Republicans Thom Tillis and John Thune. 2026-01-13 02:08:00 Brian Schwartz

Continue ReadingSome Trump allies and officials worry that the Justice Department’s criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell could imperil Trump’s nominees in the Senate and unnerve financial markets

The Justice Department’s investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell represents an escalation of an unprecedented White House campaign to shape what happens at the central bank

President Trump’s campaign to exert more control over the Federal Reserve ramped up over the weekend. Here are the basics on the situation. 2026-01-12 21:55:00 Matt Grossman

Continue ReadingThe Justice Department’s investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell represents an escalation of an unprecedented White House campaign to shape what happens at the central bank