DOJ says it will not reopen criminal probe into former Fed Chair Powell

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The confirmation comes after the Fed's inspector general report that said there were no grounds for a criminal referral over the mismanaged headquarters renovation.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:32:54 UTC.

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