Powell says criminal investigation by Trump's Justice Department threatens Fed's independence

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Federal Reserve is facing potential criminal indictment related to cost overruns for the renovation of its headquarters building, as indicated by grand jury subpoenas served by the Justice Department [1] Group 1 - The Justice Department has issued grand jury subpoenas to the U.S. Federal Reserve [1] - Fed Chair Jerome Powell confirmed the subpoenas on Sunday [1] - The situation poses a threat of an "unprecedented" criminal indictment against Powell [1]