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Jan 12
43m 53s

An Unprecedented Threat

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President Trump's Justice Department opens a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell having to do with a multimillion dollar renovation project at the central bank's headquarters. The government's unprecedented action prompts an equally unprecedented rebuke from Powell.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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