# Jeanine Pirro

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-05-01**: Term Expiration — Jerome Powell's tenure as Chair of the Federal Reserve is set to expire.
- **2026-03-13**: Subpoenas Quashed — Judge Boasberg issues a 27-page decision granting the motion to quash the subpoenas.
- **2026-03-13**: Appeal Announced — Jeanine Pirro holds a press conference calling the ruling unauthorized and vowing a swift appeal.
- **2026**: Subpoenas Issued — U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office issues two grand jury subpoenas to the Federal Reserve Board.
- **2025**: Pressure Campaign Begins — President Trump begins a public campaign for lower interest rates and Powell's resignation.

## Recent coverage (4 stories)

### $265M crypto theft guilty plea rattles investor risk views
2026-09-09 10:28:44 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

A federal guilty plea in a $245M–$265M cryptocurrency theft case highlights the concentrated custody, counterparty, and crime risks embedded in digital asset markets. The case ties a single-victim loss to the broader Genesis creditor fallout, raising new diligence questions for investors.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/crypto-theft-265m-guilty-plea-finance

### Judge Blocks Pirro’s Fed Fraud Probe, Sparking Constitutional Clash
2026-03-14 01:42:21 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has quashed Department of Justice subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, halting a grand jury investigation led by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro. The ruling characterizes the criminal probe into alleged 'Federal Reserve fraud' as a politically motivated overreach that threatens the central bank's independence.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/boasberg-blocks-pirro-fed-investigation-2026

### Judge Blocks Subpoenas in Powell Probe, Sparking Legal and Market Tensions
2026-03-14 01:04:51 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 5

A federal judge has halted the enforcement of subpoenas directed at the Federal Reserve as part of a criminal investigation involving Chair Jerome Powell. The ruling has drawn sharp criticism from legal analysts and introduces significant leadership uncertainty for the central bank.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/judge-blocks-fed-subpoenas-powell-investigation

### Judge Quashes Subpoenas Against Fed Chair Powell, Citing Political Pressure
2026-03-14 00:23:18 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 4

A U.S. District Judge has quashed two subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, ruling they were issued for the 'improper purpose' of harassing him into lowering interest rates. The decision marks a significant legal victory for central bank independence amid an escalating conflict between the Fed and the Trump administration.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/judge-quashes-powell-subpoenas-fed-independence

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