Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Attempt to Subpoena Fed Chair Jerome Powell in Criminal Probe

Federal Reserve Subpoena Litigation·April 3 – April 4, 2026

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Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Attempt to Subpoena Fed Chair Jerome Powell in Criminal Probe

U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg denied a request from the Department of Justice to reinstate grand jury subpoenas against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The subpoenas were part of an investigation led by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro into office renovations and the central bank's independence. This decision upholds a previous ruling that shielded Powell from the inquiry Judge James Boasberg denied a DOJ request. The legal setback for the DOJ comes as the Senate committee schedules a hearing for Kevin Warsh, who has been nominated to succeed Powell. The ongoing litigation has the potential to impact the timing of the confirmation process for the next Fed leader Judge rejects Department of Justice bid. Despite the legal pressure, the court continues to block renewed attempts to involve Powell in the criminal probe Judge blocks renewed attempt. Meanwhile, the nomination of Warsh moves forward in the Senate Warsh nomination moves ahead.

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Key Statements

TThe Wall Street Journal

“Judge James Boasberg denied a DOJ request to revive subpoenas targeting the Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell in a probe led by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.”

It identifies the specific judge and prosecutor involved in the legal standoff.

AAxios

“U.S. District Court judge rejects DOJ motion to reinstate grand jury subpoenas against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, potentially delaying the confirmation of successor Kevin Warsh.”

It explains how the court ruling impacts the leadership transition at the Federal Reserve.

News

Warsh nomination moves ahead, putting Trump's competing Fed plans on a collision course

CNBCCenter

Judge blocks renewed attempt to subpoena Fed Chair Powell

USA TodayCenter Left

Judge rejects Department of Justice bid to reinstate Powell subpoenas

AxiosCenter

Judge Rejects Bid to Revive Subpoenas Targeting Powell

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