https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/doj-says-it-will-not-reopen-criminal-probe-into-former-fed-chair-powellContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/doj-says-it-will-not-reopen-criminal-probe-into-former-fed-chair-powellhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/doj-says-it-will-not-reopen-criminal-probe-into-former-fed-chair-powell#u105854Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:55:19 +0000The United States Justice Department confirmed it will not reopen a criminal investigation into former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The decision follows a report from the central bank's inspector general finding no misconduct, illegal activity, or grounds for a criminal referral regarding cost overruns on the building renovation project. Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that while the criminal probe remains closed, the department has not ruled out examining project oversight or taking potential action if evidence of wrongdoing emerges.Why it mattersThe inquiry centered on seve