Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovations To Federal Reserve Headquarters

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovations To Federal Reserve Headquarters

Construction continues at the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building on January 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Department of Justice announced that it is opening a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair, over his handling of the renovation project, and related testimony to Congress. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovations To Federal Reserve Headquarters

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovations To Federal Reserve Headquarters

Construction continues at the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building on January 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Department of Justice announced that it is opening a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair, over his handling of the renovation project, and related testimony to Congress. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovations To Federal Reserve Headquarters

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovations To Federal Reserve Headquarters

Construction continues at the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building on January 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Department of Justice announced that it is opening a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair, over his handling of the renovation project, and related testimony to Congress. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovations To Federal Reserve Headquarters

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovations To Federal Reserve Headquarters

Construction continues at the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building on January 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Department of Justice announced that it is opening a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair, over his handling of the renovation project, and related testimony to Congress. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovations To Federal Reserve Headquarters

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovations To Federal Reserve Headquarters

Construction continues at the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building on January 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Department of Justice announced that it is opening a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair, over his handling of the renovation project, and related testimony to Congress. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovations To Federal Reserve Headquarters

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovations To Federal Reserve Headquarters

Construction continues at the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building on January 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Department of Justice announced that it is opening a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair, over his handling of the renovation project, and related testimony to Congress. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovations To Federal Reserve Headquarters

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovations To Federal Reserve Headquarters

Construction continues at the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building on January 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Department of Justice announced that it is opening a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair, over his handling of the renovation project, and related testimony to Congress. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovations To Federal Reserve Headquarters

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovations To Federal Reserve Headquarters

Construction continues at the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building on January 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Department of Justice announced that it is opening a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair, over his handling of the renovation project, and related testimony to Congress. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovations To Federal Reserve Headquarters

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovations To Federal Reserve Headquarters

Construction continues at the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building on January 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Department of Justice announced that it is opening a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair, over his handling of the renovation project, and related testimony to Congress. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovations To Federal Reserve Headquarters

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovations To Federal Reserve Headquarters

Construction continues at the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building on January 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Department of Justice announced that it is opening a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair, over his handling of the renovation project, and related testimony to Congress. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovations To Federal Reserve Headquarters

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovations To Federal Reserve Headquarters

Construction continues at the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building on January 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Department of Justice announced that it is opening a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair, over his handling of the renovation project, and related testimony to Congress. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Giant Panda Exhibit Renovation - Chongqing

Giant Panda Exhibit Renovation - Chongqing

( A giant panda rests at Chongqing zoo in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Dec. 22, 2025. On Monday, the lower part of the giant panda house at Chongqing zoo completed its renovation and welcomed giant pandas to move in. Photo by Tang Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Giant Panda Exhibit Renovation - Chongqing

Giant Panda Exhibit Renovation - Chongqing

( A giant panda is seen at Chongqing zoo in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Dec. 22, 2025. On Monday, the lower part of the giant panda house at Chongqing zoo completed its renovation and welcomed giant pandas to move in. Photo by Tang Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Giant Panda Exhibit Renovation - Chongqing

Giant Panda Exhibit Renovation - Chongqing

( A giant panda eats bamboo at Chongqing zoo in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Dec. 22, 2025. On Monday, the lower part of the giant panda house at Chongqing zoo completed its renovation and welcomed giant pandas to move in. Photo by Tang Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Giant Panda Exhibit Renovation - Chongqing

Giant Panda Exhibit Renovation - Chongqing

( A giant panda eats bamboo at Chongqing zoo in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Dec. 22, 2025. On Monday, the lower part of the giant panda house at Chongqing zoo completed its renovation and welcomed giant pandas to move in. Photo by Tang Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Giant Panda Exhibit Renovation - Chongqing

Giant Panda Exhibit Renovation - Chongqing

( A giant panda is seen at Chongqing zoo in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Dec. 22, 2025. On Monday, the lower part of the giant panda house at Chongqing zoo completed its renovation and welcomed giant pandas to move in. Photo by Tang Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Giant Panda Exhibit Renovation - Chongqing

Giant Panda Exhibit Renovation - Chongqing

( A giant panda rests at Chongqing zoo in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Dec. 22, 2025. On Monday, the lower part of the giant panda house at Chongqing zoo completed its renovation and welcomed giant pandas to move in. Photo by Tang Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Giant Panda Exhibit Renovation - Chongqing

Giant Panda Exhibit Renovation - Chongqing

( A giant panda is seen at Chongqing zoo in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Dec. 22, 2025. On Monday, the lower part of the giant panda house at Chongqing zoo completed its renovation and welcomed giant pandas to move in. Photo by Tang Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Minister of The Interior Nunez Visits BRI and GIGN - Versailles

Minister of The Interior Nunez Visits BRI and GIGN - Versailles

France's Minister of the Interior Laurent Nunez looks at the map for the renovation project of the gendarmerie settlement of Satory district of Versailles during a visit to Groupement blind? de gendarmerie mobile (Armored Mobile Gendarmerie Group) following a ceremony to install Colonel Benoit Villeminoz as new commander of the National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN) in Versailles, west of Paris on December 12, 2025. Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hong Kong: Dozens Killed as Fire Rips Through High-Rise Towers in Tai Po

A massive fire engulfed multiple towers of Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, killing dozens of people with hundreds missing. Thick smoke and flames forced evacuations as firefighters tackled the blaze from ladder trucks, with some fire staff injured. The 31-storey residential complex, undergoing extensive renovation with bamboo scaffolding, suffered debris falling from buildings. Roads were closed and emergency services scrambled to the scene.

Power Grid Renovation Construction

Power Grid Renovation Construction

YUNCHENG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 25, 2025 - Construction workers are carrying out tower assembly operations at the construction site of the 220 kV Taoping Line 1 and 2 anti icing renovation project in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China on November 25, 2025.

Power Grid Renovation Construction

Power Grid Renovation Construction

YUNCHENG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 25, 2025 - Construction workers are carrying out tower assembly operations at the construction site of the 220 kV Taoping Line 1 and 2 anti icing renovation project in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China on November 25, 2025.

Power Grid Renovation Construction

Power Grid Renovation Construction

YUNCHENG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 25, 2025 - Construction workers are carrying out tower assembly operations at the construction site of the 220 kV Taoping Line 1 and 2 anti icing renovation project in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China on November 25, 2025.

Power Grid Renovation Construction

Power Grid Renovation Construction

YUNCHENG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 25, 2025 - Construction workers are carrying out tower assembly operations at the construction site of the 220 kV Taoping Line 1 and 2 anti icing renovation project in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China on November 25, 2025.

Power Grid Renovation Construction

Power Grid Renovation Construction

YUNCHENG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 25, 2025 - Construction workers are carrying out tower assembly operations at the construction site of the 220 kV Taoping Line 1 and 2 anti icing renovation project in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China on November 25, 2025.

Power Grid Renovation Construction

Power Grid Renovation Construction

YUNCHENG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 25, 2025 - Construction workers are carrying out tower assembly operations at the construction site of the 220 kV Taoping Line 1 and 2 anti icing renovation project in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China on November 25, 2025.

Power Grid Renovation Construction

Power Grid Renovation Construction

YUNCHENG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 25, 2025 - Construction workers are carrying out tower assembly operations at the construction site of the 220 kV Taoping Line 1 and 2 anti icing renovation project in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China on November 25, 2025.

Power Grid Renovation Construction

Power Grid Renovation Construction

YUNCHENG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 25, 2025 - Construction workers are carrying out tower assembly operations at the construction site of the 220 kV Taoping Line 1 and 2 anti icing renovation project in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China on November 25, 2025.

Power Grid Renovation Construction

Power Grid Renovation Construction

YUNCHENG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 25, 2025 - Construction workers are carrying out tower assembly operations at the construction site of the 220 kV Taoping Line 1 and 2 anti icing renovation project in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China on November 25, 2025.

Power Grid Renovation Construction

Power Grid Renovation Construction

YUNCHENG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 25, 2025 - Construction workers are carrying out tower assembly operations at the construction site of the 220 kV Taoping Line 1 and 2 anti icing renovation project in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China on November 25, 2025.

Power Grid Renovation Construction

Power Grid Renovation Construction

YUNCHENG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 25, 2025 - Construction workers are carrying out tower assembly operations at the construction site of the 220 kV Taoping Line 1 and 2 anti icing renovation project in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China on November 25, 2025.

Power Grid Renovation Construction

Power Grid Renovation Construction

YUNCHENG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 25, 2025 - Construction workers are carrying out tower assembly operations at the construction site of the 220 kV Taoping Line 1 and 2 anti icing renovation project in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China on November 25, 2025.

Power Grid Renovation Construction

Power Grid Renovation Construction

YUNCHENG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 25, 2025 - Construction workers are carrying out tower assembly operations at the construction site of the 220 kV Taoping Line 1 and 2 anti icing renovation project in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China on November 25, 2025.