Fed investigation is politically motivated, Powell says
Fed investigation is politically motivated, Powell says  
Podcast: Marketplace All-in-One
Published On: Mon Jan 12 2026
Description: Officially, the Federal Reserve is being investigated by the Justice Department over office building renovations. But in a video statement Sunday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the investigation, which includes a threat of criminal charges, is “a consequence” of the Fed maintaining its independence from President Trump. Plus, later in the episode, how the Warner Bros. deal could affect moviegoers — at home and in theaters.