https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/watchdog-finds-fed-mishandled-renovations-that-trump-tried-to-oust-powell-overContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/watchdog-finds-fed-mishandled-renovations-that-trump-tried-to-oust-powell-overhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/watchdog-finds-fed-mishandled-renovations-that-trump-tried-to-oust-powell-over#u101263Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:00:41 +0000The Federal Reserve Inspector General found no evidence of criminal activity or administrative misconduct by former Chair Jerome Powell regarding the headquarters renovation project. While the watchdog criticized the central bank's board for failing to oversee the project and allowing cost overruns, it found no grounds for a criminal referral. Despite the clearance, Donald Trump has called for Powell's resignation and suggested he should be sued. The report follows a Justice Department investigation that was dropped earlier this year.Why it mattersThe renovation project cost nearly $