The New Republic | Leavitt Admits Trump Is Trying to Fool Rebel GOP Senator on Fed by Edith Olmsted

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Senator Thom Tillis, a member of the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, says he will not support President Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, until the Justice Department’s probe into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell is fully ended; although the DOJ announced Friday that it had dropped the investigation tied to the Fed’s Washington‑headquarters renovation, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt countered that the case has merely been transferred to the inspector‑general and remains active, framing the continuation as a presidential priority, while Tillis maintains he will use his single “no” vote to block Warsh’s confirmation despite Democrats already opposing the nominee.

Read more: https://newrepublic.com/post/209506/karoline-leavitt-donald-trump-fool-thom-tillis-fed-chair

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The New Republic | Elizabeth Warren Warns Trump’s Plot to Take Over Fed Isn’t Finished by Malcolm Ferguson

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Senator Elizabeth Warren warned that the Justice Department’s decision to drop its investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is not a triumph for the Trump administration but a tactical maneuver to clear the way for Trump’s preferred successor, former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh. Warren argued the move is meant to “clear the path” for Senate Republicans to install Warsh—whom she called a “sock‑puppet”—and noted that Republican Senator Thom Tillis has already refused to confirm Warsh until the legal matter is resolved. She criticized the DOJ for threatening to revive a “bogus” probe of Powell while abandoning a baseless case against a Fed governor, and urged the Senate to reject Warsh’s nomination, saying any belief that Trump’s scheme to control the Fed is over is “fooling themselves.”

Read more: https://newrepublic.com/post/209491/elizabeth-warren-trump-plot-take-over-federal-reserve-not-finished

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Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera | US Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Jerome Powell

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The U.S. Department of Justice announced that it has ended its criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s extensive building‑renovation expenses, delegating the matter to the Fed’s own Office of Inspector General. This move removes the main obstacle to the Senate confirming Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nominee to succeed Powell when his term ends on May 15, and could allow a swift vote despite earlier opposition from Sen. Thom Tillis, who had blocked the nomination pending the investigation. In recent Senate hearings Republicans praised Warsh while Democrats questioned his independence and financial disclosures, and Warsh asserted he would not promise any interest‑rate cuts to the president, even as Trump reiterated his desire for lower rates. The DOJ’s withdrawal, after a judge found “essentially zero evidence” of wrongdoing and quashed subpoenas, marks a rare retreat in a year of aggressive, largely unsuccessful prosecutions of figures viewed as political opponents of the president.

Read more: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/4/24/us-justice-department-drops-criminal-probe-of-fed-chair-jerome-powell?traffic_source=rss

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The Guardian | Justice department ends criminal probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell – US politics live by Shrai Popat (now) and Tom Ambrose (earlier)

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The Justice Department announced it is closing its criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s handling of costly central‑bank renovations, with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro directing the shutdown while an independent Fed inspector‑general continues to examine the billions‑dollar overruns borne by taxpayers; Pirro added she would not hesitate to reopen the case if new evidence emerges. Senate Banking Committee Democrat Elizabeth Warren condemned the move as a “bogus” effort to clear the way for President Trump’s preferred Fed nominee, Kevin Warsh, and warned that the decision could aid a broader scheme to reshape the Fed. Republican Senator Thom Tillis, who had threatened to withhold his vote on Warsh’s confirmation, also urged the department to “get rid” of the investigation so he could support the nominee.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/apr/24/doj-watchdog-epstein-donald-trump-iran-war-budget-bill-latest-news

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Jezebel | The Who’s Who of Trump’s Crypto Loser Bash by Claire Guinan

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The article reports that a high‑priced “crypto & business conference” dubbed the “Trump’s Crypto Loser Bash” will be held at Mar‑a‑Lago, promising a keynote from former President Donald Trump and a VIP luncheon for the top investors in his $TRUMP meme‑coin. Admission is limited to the 297 largest purchasers—currently costing $512,000 each, with the 29 biggest investors paying about $59 million for VIP status—and attendees will receive a Trump‑branded NFT, fragrance, posters, trading cards and a watch. The guest list includes celebrity Mike Tyson, motivational speaker Tony Robbins, and CEOs such as Paolo Ardoino (Tether), Nikil Viswanathan (Alchemy) and Anthony Pompliano, along with hedge‑fund figures like Tim Draper and Cathie Wood. Lawmakers—including Senators Elizabeth Warren, Adam Schiff and Richard Blumenthal—have requested documents from the event’s organizer, Fight Fight Fight LLC, alleging that the conference leverages Trump’s office for personal profit by enticing purchases of his meme‑coin despite uncertainty about his attendance. The piece critiques the extravagance and perceived corruption of the gathering, noting previous similar Trump‑promoted meme‑coin fundraising events.

Read more: https://www.jezebel.com/the-whos-who-of-trumps-crypto-loser-bash

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9News | Shareholders approve $114 billion Hollywood mega merger by 9News

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Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Paramount’s hostile bid to acquire the company for roughly $113.5 billion (about $31–$43 per share), moving the blockbuster merger— which would unite two of Hollywood’s remaining legacy studios, the HBO Max and Paramount+ streaming services, and the CBS and CNN news divisions—closer to completion. The deal, valued at around $111 billion including debt, still faces antitrust scrutiny and regulatory reviews, with critics and advocacy groups warning that further consolidation could lead to layoffs, higher prices, reduced content diversity, and increased political influence. While Paramount executives tout potential consumer benefits from larger content libraries, opponents ranging from industry professionals to state attorneys‑general and several U.S. senators have pledged to challenge the transaction, emphasizing concerns over job losses and diminished competition in the media landscape.

Read more: https://www.9news.com.au/world/warner-bros-shareholders-approve-paramounts-114-billion-billion-takeover-of-the-hollywood-giant/2a58a116-e530-40bb-b9ff-f02e19a13acf

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Senator Warren and Senator Coons attempted to introduce a measure to establish an independent watchdog to oversee ICE, aiming to curb its violence. This came as Republicans began pushing through funding for immigration enforcement agencies. #ICE #ElizabethWarren

Senator Warren stated, “ICE has been terrorizing our communities and making Americans less safe. That has to stop.” The proposal for an ... https://instagr.am/p/DXe1vw8kRzx/

US Top News and Analysis | Kevin Warsh’s wealth shows how top family office employees can cash in

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Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve chair, has revealed that he holds more than $100 million in stakes with Duquesne Family Office, the personal investment firm of billionaire hedge‑fund manager Stanley Druckenmiller. Warsh joined Duquesne in 2011 as a partner and advisor and is listed as owning at least two $50 million positions in the “Juggernaut Fund,” whose underlying assets remain confidential under prior agreements. Attorneys explain that a little‑known SEC exemption for single‑family offices allows “key employees” – senior executives or investment professionals – to co‑invest alongside the families they serve, treating them similarly to private‑equity partners and often financing their capital commitments. This loophole, used increasingly to attract top talent, places Warsh within the “key employee” category, though the precise boundaries are murky. Warsh has pledged to divest these holdings if confirmed, but he has not detailed how, prompting Senate Banking Committee member Elizabeth Warren to question whether he would simply sell the stakes back to the Druckenmiller family. Lawyers suggest regulatory scrutiny is unlikely unless an investment turns sour, leaving the broader practice of family‑office employee compensation largely unchecked.

Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/kevin-warsh-family-office.html

#KevinWarsh #SEC #ElizabethWarren #FederalReserve #DonaldTrump #StanleyDruckenmiller

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