DOJ Probe of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
The Justice Department’s probe of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell drew responses from Trump, Johnson, Murkowski and Tillis. Coverage diverges over whether it represents pressure on Fed independence or centers on lawmakers’ responses and future nominees.
Lead article · CNBC · CENTERRepublican Sen. Thom Tillis vows to block Trump's Fed nominees following Powell probeHow each side told it
Who’s in it, and how each side portrayed them
Tillis and Murkowski were named together by 1 of 13 outlets. Counted by outlet.
Pledged to oppose confirmation of Federal Reserve nominees until the investigation involving Powell is resolved.
Called the probe an attempt to pressure Powell and urged Congress to investigate the Justice Department.
Said prosecutors should pursue the investigation if warranted while urging the public to reserve judgment.
When each side picked it up
When each side picked it up. left-leaning: 2 articles, first mon 3:45 am. center: 27 articles, first mon 1:15 am. right-leaning: 3 articles, first mon 10:00 am. unrated: 1 article, first tue 12:30 pm.
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