美国联邦检察官对美联储主席鲍威尔展开刑事调查

Group 1 - The U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington D.C. has initiated a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, focusing on the renovation of the Fed's headquarters and whether Powell lied to Congress regarding the scale of the project [1][2] - The investigation includes an analysis of Powell's public statements and a review of expenditure records, which received approval from Jeanine Pirro, a long-time ally of Trump, last November [1] - This investigation marks a significant new legal battle for Powell, who has faced ongoing criticism from Trump for not agreeing to substantial interest rate cuts [1][2] Group 2 - Trump has threatened to fire Powell and has suggested the possibility of legal action against him related to the $2.5 billion renovation project of the Fed's headquarters [1] - Trump's chief economic advisor, Kevin Hassett, is a leading candidate to replace Powell as Fed Chairman, with an announcement expected soon [1] - The investigation into Powell highlights a broader conflict between Trump and the Federal Reserve, including attempts to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud [2]