DOJ Drops Fed Investigation, Smoothing Path for Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh

About this episode

The episode discusses the DOJ's decision to end its investigation into the Federal Reserve, paving the way for Kevin Warsh's nomination as chair.

Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill.  Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.  The Department of Justice ended its investigation into the Federal Reserve and its chair Jerome Powell over building costs, handing it over to the office of the inspector general that oversees the Fed.  “I have directed my office to close our investigation as the IG undertakes this inquiry,” US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro wrote in a statement, “Note well, however, that I will not hesitate to restart a criminal investigation should the facts warrant doing so.”  The move clears a potential path for Senate confirmation of Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick to take over as chair of the federal reserve.  Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with:  Bloomberg International Economics and Policy Correspondent Mike McKee  Rep. Suzan…

People in this episode

Hosts: Joe Mathieu, Kailey Leinz

Guests: Mike McKee, Suzan DelBene, Lester Munson, Adam Hodge, Michael Herzog

Topics covered

• Federal Reserve
• DOJ Investigation
• Kevin Warsh
• Senate Confirmation
• Political Analysis
• White House
• Capitol Hill

Keywords

• DOJ
• Federal Reserve
• Kevin Warsh
• Jerome Powell
• investigation
• Senate confirmation
• politics
• White House
• Capitol Hill

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Department of Justice, Federal Reserve, Bloomberg, BGR Group, Bully Pulpit International

Places: Washington, US

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