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Sen. Lisa Murkowski calls for Congress to probe DOJ over Fed subpoenas
Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, on Monday called on Congress to investigate the Department of Justice's probe of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, which she described as "an attempt at coercion" by President Donald Trump.

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Murkowski calls for Congress to investigate DOJ over Fed ‘coercion’
Republicans Strike Blow Against Trump’s DOJ Probe Into Fed Chair
The Latest: Minnesota and the Twin Cities Sue Federal Government to Stop Immigration Crackdown
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday the Department of Justice has served the central bank with subpoenas and threatened it with a criminal indictment over his testimony this summer about t...

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What to Know About the Criminal Investigation of the Fed Chair
DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Powell sparks backlash, support for Fed independence
Fed Chair Powell addresses DOJ criminal investigation
Gold and silver jumped to new highs after Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned that “threats and ongoing pressure” from the Trump administration are jeopardizing the central bank’s independence.

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Powell defends his record in video statement after DOJ criminal inquiry drops
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Jerome Powell Claims Trump’s DOJ Probe Is Retaliation For Interest Rates

Peltola campaign puts Murkowski in tough endorsement spot

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) endorsed her seatmate, Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK), in a bold departure from her previous close relationship and past cross-party endorsements of former Democratic Alaska Rep.

Republican US senator backs move to block Trump Fed nominees after Powell indictment threat

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski on Monday threw her support behind fellow Republican ​Thom Tillis' plan to block President Donald Trump's ‌Fed nominees after the Justice Department over the weekend threatened to indict Fed chairman Jerome Powell.

Republican lawmakers speak out against the Justice Department's Federal Reserve investigation

Sen. Lisa Murkowski said the investigation is "nothing more than an attempt at coercion," while House Financial Services Committee Chair French Hill warned it would create "an unnecessary distraction.

2 key GOP Senators say they want a stop on Fed nominees following DOJ threats against Powell

Sens. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska quickly answered the question Monday of whether any Republicans would push back on the Justice Department's criminal probe of Fed Chair Jay Powell.

Republican Lisa Murkowski Denounces Powell Probe as Coercion

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R., Alaska) characterized the Justice Department's investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as a blatant attempt to coerce the Fed to lower interest rates. The senio
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Murkowski condemns Trump administration's 'aggressive rhetoric' on Greenland

WASHINGTON — Sen. Lisa Murkowski said the Trump administration is engaged in “pretty aggressive rhetoric” about possibly seizing Greenland, which she says would be a “colossal mistake.”

GOP senator calls for local officials to be involved in Minneapolis ICE investigation

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) is calling for local officials in Minnesota to be involved in the investigation of the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old mother of three by an Immigration and Customs

Republican US senator backs move to block Fed nominees after Powell indictment threat

Senator Lisa Murkowski on Monday threw her support behind fellow Republican Thom ​Tillis' plan to block President Donald Trump's Fed ‌nominees after the Justice Department over the weekend threatened to indict Fed ‌chairman Jerome Powell.
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Trump hasn't provided legal basis for military action in Venezuela, Murkowski says

While Alaska's senior U.S. senator sounded doubtful, Sen. Sullivan and Rep. Begich emphasized the mission's precision and success.
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