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Central Banks•24 April 2026•

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Senators Warn Pirro Could Reopen Federal Reserve Probe Despite Dismissal

Key Facts

1U.S. Attorney for the Washington D.C. District Jeanine Pirro said she would drop an investigation into the Fed.

2Democratic senators warned that Pirro could reopen the Fed probe at any time despite the current decision to drop it.

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced the dismissal of an investigation into the Federal Reserve. However, Democratic senators have issued a public warning, noting that Pirro retains the authority to unilaterally reopen the probe at any moment. This development follows a period of intense legal and political scrutiny regarding the central bank's operations. While the dropping of the case is nominally positive for the Fed, the senators' warnings maintain a cloud of uncertainty over the institution's independence. Analysts suggest that the lack of finality in this decision could lead to continued political friction. Consequently, the Fed may remain under pressure as market participants weigh the risks of renewed legal challenges.