Thune Presses DOJ to Complete Powell Probe Before Nomination

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is pushing the Trump administration to “wrap up” its investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, amid an ongoing Justice Department probe. “I think it’s in everybody’s best interest to wrap up the investigation,” Thune said Wednesday. “I’ve said that before, it would be better if it winds down.” Gas prices: Five days of decreases at the pumps Opposition to nicotine pouch tax grows as New York proposal remains in limbo Gas prices: Three consecutive days of decreases at the pumps Powell, whose term as chairman expires next month, has long clashed with Trump over interest rate policy. Powell is under investigation by the Justice Department for allegedly lying to Congress about renovation costs for the Federal Reserve’s Washington, D.C., headquarters. Cardiologists: 2 Veggies Will Kill Your Belly Fat Like Crazy (Try It) Trending Now: 250th Anniversary Flag Wreath for Your Independence Day Decor Amazing New Method to Eliminate Skin Tags & Moles Easily! (Just Do This!) Dementia and Memory Loss Have Been Linked to a Common Food. Are You Eating It? We Tested 17 Wrinkle Creams - Only 1 Delivered Jaw-Dropping Results A New Antenna is Helping Americans Cut Their Cable Bills Fast Get Ahead of The Trend - Order The Top Toy for 2026 Now! Keep a Bread Clip in Your Wallet When Traveling - It's Genius This 250th Anniversary 3D V6/V8 Engine Mug is Being Snapped Up in New Jersey