Investigating the Federal Reserve: Kevin Hassett & Sen. Mark Warner 1/12/26

Federal prosecutors are conducting a criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell focused on the Fed’s building renovation and Powell’s related testimony. CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on the investigation and Jay Powell’s statement that the probe is related to President Trump’s frustration with the Fed’s monetary policy. One of the front runners as Powell’s replacement Kevin Hassett, currently director of the National Economic Council, weighs in on the news and discusses the independence of the Federal Reserve. Senator Mark Warner (D-Virginia) shares his perspective on the investigation, immigration enforcement around the country, and President Trump’s proposed cap on credit card interest rates.

Eamon Javers - 2:40

Kevin Hassett - 26:11

Sen. Mark Warner - 37:47

In this episode:

Mark Warner, @MarkWarner

Eamon Javers, @eamonjavers

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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