- The Justice Department drops its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, referring building cost concerns to the Fed's Inspector General.
- Senate poised to confirm Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair following resolution of Powell probe.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth de
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