U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro responds to judge blocking subpoenas against Fed Chair Powell

CNBC Television | March 13, 2026 at 08:31 PM UTC
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Key Points

  • A judge blocked grand jury subpoenas against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
  • The investigation concerned alleged 'questionable statements' and a 'one billion dollar' cost overrun for Fed headquarters renovations.
  • U.S. Attorney Pirro asserts the decision 'neutered' the grand jury's ability to investigate and grants Powell 'immunity'.

AI Summary

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro criticizes a judge's decision to block grand jury subpoenas against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, preventing an investigation into alleged billion-dollar cost overruns at the Fed's headquarters. She argues this decision undermines accountability and legal authority.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Neutral 70%
Consensus Neutral 70%