BBC News US justice department opens criminal probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell by External Source January 12, 2026 January 12, 2026 2 He called the probe “unprecedented”, following his refusal to lower interest rates after demands by Donald Trump. Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTumblrRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail External Source Africa News Matters is powered by the Colorado non-profit Africa Agenda. We credit our sources via link sharing. Support us, make a donation today! previous post Trump mulls ‘very strong’ military options as hundreds killed in Iran protests next post More federal agents to be sent to Minnesota, Trump administration says You may also like Watch: Moment skier and dog swept along by... January 12, 2026 Nigerian stars dominate All Africa Music Awards January 12, 2026 He once criticised African leaders who cling to... January 12, 2026 Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia’s social media... January 12, 2026 Ai, Japanese chimpanzee who counted and painted dies... January 12, 2026 Trump mulls ‘very strong’ military options as hundreds... January 12, 2026 More federal agents to be sent to Minnesota,... January 12, 2026 Chalamet beats DiCaprio to Golden Globes glory January 12, 2026 Watch: Timothée Chalamet, Teyana Taylor, Adolescence and other... January 12, 2026 Why are there huge protests going on in... January 12, 2026