Trump hoping Powell leaves Fed board when his time as chair ends: Brookings' David Wessel

CNBC Television

January 12, 2026

Brookings' David Wessel and WSJ's Nick Timiraos join 'The Exchange' to discuss the Department of Justice's probe with the Federal Reserve.

Powell investigation triggers market CHOAS and political firestorm

Fox Business

January 12, 2026

‘The Big Money Show' panel weighs in as federal prosecutors investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell over a $2.5 billion headquarters renovation, sparking market volatility and fresh debate over Fed independence.

Powell investigation triggers market CHOAS and political firestorm

Powell investigation: Drumbeat of Republican opposition grows on Capitol Hill

CNBC

January 12, 2026

Bipartisan opposition to the opening of a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is growing louder on Capitol Hill. Powell said on Sunday that the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into his handling of renovations at the central bank's headquarters and his related congressional testimony.

Powell investigation: Drumbeat of Republican opposition grows on Capitol Hill

President shouldn't prosecute Fed chair over construction costs: Former Fed Governor Larry Lindsey

CNBC Television

January 12, 2026

Larry Lindsey, former Fed governor and The Lindsey Group CEO, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the Department of Justice's investigation of the chair of the Federal Reserve.

President shouldn't prosecute Fed chair over construction costs: Former Fed Governor Larry Lindsey

Concerned about impact of a rise in populism from Fed, says GMO's Tom Hancock

CNBC Television

January 12, 2026

Tom Hancock, GMO portfolio manager, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the current equity market catalysts and concerns.

Concerned about impact of a rise in populism from Fed, says GMO's Tom Hancock