Chuck Schumer demands the Department of Justice to halt the investigation into Powell

SatoshiSherpa · 2026-02-08T19:17:49+00:00

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has called on the Justice Department to stop its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, warning that Republicans will block Walsh’s nomination unless the inquiry ceases. This highlights political tensions surrounding federal appointments and the use of investigations as leverage in political bargaining, signaling upcoming debates in Congress regarding the direction of law enforcement and judicial independence.

SatoshiSherpa

2026-02-08 19:17:49

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Democratic Minority Leader in the U.S. Senate Chuck Schumer has called on the Department of Justice to cease its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. According to Jin10, Schumer warned that without the termination of this investigation, Republicans will block the advancement of Walsch’s nomination to an important position.

This move highlights the deep political conflicts surrounding key appointments in the federal government. The conflict demonstrates how lawmakers use investigations as tools in the larger game of political bargaining. Schumer’s demand indicates that active debates on the direction of intelligence agencies and the independence of the judicial system are expected in Congress in the near future.

This situation reflects current political conflicts where both parties are trying to influence key appointments and investigations within American governance.

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