Published September 30, 2026 at 1:33 PM ET · Updated September 30, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET
Federal Reserve watchdog finds no illegal conduct by Powell in renovation project
4 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Washington Examiner. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
A Federal Reserve watchdog found no illegal conduct by Chair Jerome Powell in connection with the central bank's building renovation project. The review found no criminal violations related to the cost overruns. The Washington Post reported the watchdog concluded the Fed mishandled the renovations, which President Trump had tried to oust Powell over.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 18 hr ago, when Washington Examiner reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 17 hr ago from Washington Post.
