Fed Watchdog Finds Nothing Criminal About Renovations
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- The Hillseen 1 Oct, 07:51description edited
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President Trump wrote on Wednesday that he asked the U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche to “study” the office of Inspector General’s (IG) report that cleared former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell of criminal wrongdoing related to the central bank’s renovations. “I have asked Attorney General Todd Blanche to study the report, and make a determination...President Trump wrote Wednesday that he asked U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche to “study” the Office of Inspector General’s report that cleared former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell of criminal wrongdoing related to the central bank’s renovations. “I have asked Attorney General Todd Blanche to study the report, and make a determination as to what...
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Wed, 30 September 2026
11 reports- Bloomberg Politics17:41first to report
The Federal Reserve’s internal watchdog says there was nothing criminal about a project to renovate the central bank's headquarters in Washington. The $2.4 billion project did come in over budget. It became a flashpoint between former Fed Chair Jay Powell and President Donald Trump. Bloomberg's Michael McKee reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Guardian World17:49
Trump criticized $2.4bn rehab amid attempts to pressure then Fed chair Jerome Powell into lowering interest rates An internal watchdog said the Federal Reserve mismanaged costs associated with a $2.4bn renovation of its Washington DC headquarters, but noted that no criminal violations occurred, according to a report released on Wednesday. For over a year, Donald Trump has centered his attacks against the Fed and former chair Jerome Powell around the renovations, including a months-long...
- Axios18:13
A Federal Reserve watchdog found no criminal wrongdoing by former chair Jerome Powell in its investigation of the central bank's expensive headquarters renovation, according to a report released on Wednesday. Why it matters: The findings effectively clear Powell after the Justice Department opened an unprecedented criminal investigation into then-Fed chair, which became public in January. What they're saying: "At no point during our evaluation did we find reasonable grounds to believe that a...
- PBS NewsHour18:25
The Federal Reserve's internal watchdog said Wednesday that the agency has broadly mismanaged an expansive building renovation project but did not find any criminal violations, as alleged by Trump administration prosecutors.
- Libération (France)18:35
Un rapport mis en ligne ce mercredi contredit les accusations du président américain, qui avait cherché à évincer l’ex-président de la Réserve fédérale sur la base d’une facture exorbitante de travaux de rénovation.
- Al Jazeera English19:24
Trump said former Fed chair Jerome Powell should resign anyway.
- Bloomberg Politics19:55
President Donald Trump said former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell should resign from the central bank’s Board of Governors over findings the central bank mismanaged the renovation of its headquarters.
- The Hill20:58
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Powell cleared in handling of Fed renovations Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Fed officials did not violate criminal law during their handling of the central bank’s ongoing multimillion-dollar renovation project, the Fed’s internal watchdog...
- The Hill21:37edited after publishing
President Trump wrote Wednesday that he asked U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche to “study” the Office of Inspector General’s report that cleared former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell of criminal wrongdoing related to the central bank’s renovations. “I have asked Attorney General Todd Blanche to study the report, and make a determination as to what...
- Le Monde (France)21:58
L’inspection générale de la Réserve fédérale américaine n’a pas trouvé « de motifs raisonnables » justifiant des poursuites pénales contre l’ex-président de l’institution, selon un rapport publié mercredi. Le président américain estime que celui qui est aujourd’hui gouverneur de la Fed devrait être « contraint de démissionner » ou « poursuivi ».
- PBS NewsHour22:45
In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve's Inspector General found no criminal activity by former Chair Jerome Powell related to the renovation of the central bank's headquarters, Pete Hegseth announced that the Pentagon will cut the number of its generals and admirals by roughly 20% and Ukraine officials say Russian strikes killed at least seven people, including a child.
Thu, 1 October 2026
7 reports- Le Monde English00:02
The US Federal Reserve's Office of the Inspector General found no 'reasonable grounds' to justify criminal charges against the institution's former chair, Jerome Powell, according to a report published on Wednesday.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)00:19
- US president asks Attorney General Todd Blanche to review watchdog report, threatens legal action against former Fed chair
- Google News - Top Stories02:25
Fed watchdog clears former chair Powell in renovation probe Axios Fed’s Watchdog Finds No Misconduct or Illegal Activity in Costly Renovations The New York Times News Wrap: Watchdog finds no criminal activity by Powell related to Fed renovation PBS The final verdict is in for the Fed's troubled renovation and Jerome Powell foxbusiness.com Trump says Powell should quit Fed board despite being cleared of misconduct Financial Times
- Google News - Top Stories04:11
Trump Says Powell Should Be Forced to Resign From Fed Board Bloomberg.com Fed’s Watchdog Finds No Misconduct or Illegal Activity in Costly Renovations The New York Times Why Powell is likely to stick around at the Fed Politico The final verdict is in for the Fed's troubled renovation and Jerome Powell Fox Business News Wrap: Watchdog finds no criminal activity by Powell related to Fed renovation PBS
- Google News - Top Stories06:17
Watchdog finds Fed mishandled renovations that Trump tried to oust Powell over The Washington Post Fed’s Watchdog Finds No Misconduct or Illegal Activity in Costly Renovations The New York Times News Wrap: Watchdog finds no criminal activity by Powell related to Fed renovation PBS The final verdict is in for the Fed's troubled renovation and Jerome Powell Fox Business Trump says Powell should quit Fed board despite being cleared of misconduct Financial Times
- arkansasonline.com08:36
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve's internal watchdog said Wednesday that the central bank has broadly mismanaged an expansive building renovation project but did not find any criminal violations, as claimed by Trump administration prosecutors.
- Bloomberg Politics21:20
Since the start of his second term, President Donald Trump has waged a fierce campaign to impose his will on the Federal Reserve, breaking with the modern convention of walling off the US central bank from political interference, at least publicly. Trump has sought to pressure the bank to cut interest rates and verbally attacked then-Fed chair Jerome Powell. He also has attempted to push a Fed governor, Lisa Cook, from her job, over unproven allegations of mortgage fraud.
Fri, 2 October 2026
4 reports- Bloomberg Politics18:57
The US Justice Department isn’t reopening a criminal investigation into former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for cost overruns related to the central bank’s building renovation project.
- Bloomberg Politics19:45
The US Justice Department isn’t reopening a criminal investigation into former Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for cost overruns related to the central bank’s building renovation project. During an interview with Bloomberg's Myles Miller, Attorney General Todd Blanche says the department didn’t rule out continuing to look into the project’s oversight and potentially take action if evidence of wrongdoing came to light. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Google News - Top Stories19:46
DOJ says it will not reopen criminal probe into former Fed Chair Powell cnbc.com Trump Says Jerome Powell Should Be ‘Forced’ To Resign forbes.com Fed's Warsh cracks down on HQ renovation, taps GSA to lead Fox Business Fed’s Watchdog Finds No Misconduct or Illegal Activity in Costly Renovations The New York Times Opinion | The End of the Fed Building Fiasco WSJ
- The Guardian World22:32
Kevin Warsh’s predecessor had been investigated over cost overruns related to central bank renovation project The US justice department is not reopening a criminal investigation into former Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell for cost overruns related to the central bank’s building renovation project, a department spokesperson said on Friday. Attorney general Todd Blanche – in comments to Bloomberg News , which first reported the development – said he has not ruled out continuing to look...
Sat, 3 October 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)02:07
'We’re not reopening a criminal investigation into him,' Todd Blanche tells Bloomberg
Fri, 9 October 2026
14 reports- newrepublic.com00:00
Donald Trump has launched a committeee to investigate the Federal Reserve commissioner, who has still not been charged with a crime.
- spokesman.com14:04
President Donald Trump launched a new inquiry into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook weeks before congressional elections, convening an investigative committee and ordering an unprecedented White House hearing into allegations she made false statements on mortgage applications.
- Bloomberg Politics14:11
President Donald Trump is establishing a committee to investigate mortgage fraud allegations against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and is forcing her to appear at a White House hearing to defend herself, a dramatic escalation in his efforts to oust her from her role.
- El País (Spain)14:34
El presidente acusa a la funcionaria de un presunto fraude hipotecario del que sigue sin haber alguna imputación formal
- Google News - Top Stories15:00
Trump establishes panel to probe Fed governor Lisa Cook in latest attempt to fire her NBC News Trump Announces White House Inquiry Into Fed Governor Cook The New York Times Trump Hatches New Revenge Plot After Supreme Court Defeat The Daily Beast Trump forms committee to investigate mortgage fraud allegations against Fed Governor Lisa Cook Yahoo Finance Trump orders new investigation of Fed's Lisa Cook Axios
- Google News - Top Stories15:09
Trump Announces White House Inquiry Into Fed Governor Cook The New York Times Trump is forming a White House committee to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook qz.com Trump orders new investigation of Fed's Lisa Cook Axios Trump establishes committee to investigate Fed's Cook American Banker Live updates: Trump establishes committee to investigate Fed's Lisa Cook in latest effort to fire her AP News
- The Hill15:19
President Trump established a committee Friday to investigate whether Federal Reserve board of governors member Lisa Cook “made false statements in connection with one or more mortgage instruments.” The “committee of inquiry” will hold an in-person hearing next month to consider the allegations and evidence against her. The committee is made up of the assistant...
- Google News - Top Stories15:32
Trump forms committee to investigate mortgage fraud allegations against Fed governor Lisa Cook Yahoo Finance Trump Announces White House Inquiry Into Fed Governor Lisa Cook The New York Times Trump launches new effort to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook CNN Trump establishes committee to investigate Federal Reserve's Lisa Cook in latest effort to fire her Yahoo Trump establishes panel to probe Fed governor Lisa Cook in latest attempt to fire her NBC News
- Google News - Top Stories15:39
Trump creates committee to probe allegations of mortgage fraud by Fed Governor Lisa Cook CBS News Trump launches new effort to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook CNN Trump establishes committee to investigate Federal Reserve's Lisa Cook in latest effort to fire her Yahoo Trump orders new investigation of Fed's Lisa Cook Axios Trump Announces White House Inquiry Into Fed Governor Lisa Cook The New York Times
- Al Jazeera English16:01
Trump began efforts to remove Cook as one of the governors on the US Fed Reserve Board in 2025 and litigation is on.
- Bloomberg Politics16:37
President Donald Trump is establishing a committee to investigate mortgage fraud allegations against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Trump has ordered Cook to appear at a White House hearing on Nov. 5 to defend herself, where the committee will consider the evidence and allegations against her. Cook's lawyers have expressed "grave doubts" about the legitimacy of the hearing, but Cook welcomes the opportunity to clear her name. Bloomberg's Elliott Stein joins to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Google News - Top Stories17:48
Trump orders new investigation of Fed's Lisa Cook Axios Trump Announces White House Inquiry Into Fed Governor Cook The New York Times Trump establishes committee to investigate Federal Reserve's Lisa Cook in latest effort to fire her AP News Fed's Cook lawyers say hearing will show no mortgage fraud case Reuters Trump launches new effort to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook CNN
- The Guardian World18:05
US president renews his efforts to oust Cook despite supreme court ruling that her firing was unconstitutional Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is establishing a committee to investigate Lisa Cook, the US Federal Reserve governor, over allegations that she committed mortgage fraud, renewing his efforts to oust her despite a June supreme court ruling that her earlier firing was unconstitutional. Trump said a committee will consult with justice department officials to decide whether there...
- PBS NewsHour20:33
The inquiry will include a hearing at the White House Nov. 5, President Donald Trump said in a written memo, that Cook "shall" attend to answer questions from the committee.
Wed, 14 October 2026
2 reports- PBS NewsHour21:46
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook's lawyers say that a committee set up by the White House last week to investigate an accusation against her is "demonstrably biased," though they did not close the door on the possibility that she would appear before the panel.
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- abccolumbia.com14 Oct, 18:42their copy
- The Hill23:16
Lawyers for Federal Reserve board of governors member Lisa Cook called President Trump’s investigation committee into her “demonstrably biased.” "A hearing with demonstrably biased members, unspecified additional allegations, and an unclear schedule for the disclosure of any additional evidence – with no explanation for why it was not previously produced – is not a process...
Thu, 15 October 2026
1 report- foxbusiness.com11:52
Fed Governor Lisa Cook's attorney questions Kevin Hassett's role in a White House mortgage investigation and seeks to delay a hearing scheduled for Nov. 5.