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Federal Trial
Scheduled start of the federal stalking and gun trial.
State Trial
Scheduled start of the state murder trial in New York.
Legislative Reaction
Congressional leaders weigh in on the implications for Fed independence.
Subpoenas Quashed
Federal judge rules in favor of Powell, blocking the DOJ's requests.
Subpoenas Rejected
Federal judge issues ruling quashing DOJ subpoenas against the Fed Board.
DOJ Appeal Announced
The US Attorney's Office for DC confirms intent to appeal the judge's decision.
Multi-State Lawsuit
24 states file a formal challenge against the new global tariff structure.
Legal Challenge
Attorneys for Powell and the Fed file a motion to quash the subpoenas.
DOJ Decision
Federal prosecutors formally announce they will not appeal the ruling barring the death penalty.
CRS Report
Congressional Research Service highlights the lack of precedent for Section 122 usage.
Subpoenas Issued
DOJ issues formal subpoenas for documents and testimony from Chair Powell.
SCOTUS Ruling
Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA-based tariffs in a 6-3 decision.
Investigation Disclosed
Reports surface of a DOJ probe into Federal Reserve leadership.
Record Revenue
U.S. customs duties reach $287 billion for the fiscal year.
Judicial Ruling
Judge Garnett dismisses the federal murder charge enabling the death penalty, citing legal flaws.
Arrest
Luigi Mangione is arrested at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, five days after the shooting.
The Shooting
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is fatally shot outside a midtown Manhattan hotel.
A federal judge has blocked Department of Justice subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, marking a significant legal setback for the government's investigation. The ruling reinforces the institutional independence of the central bank and sets a high bar for prosecutorial oversight of its leadership.
A federal judge has rejected Justice Department subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve records, ruling the investigation lacked evidence and appeared to be a retaliatory strike against Chair Jerome Powell. The decision reinforces the central bank's independence amid an escalating legal battle with the US Attorney's Office.
A coalition of 24 states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that newly imposed 10% to 15% global tariffs exceed executive authority. The legal challenge centers on the unprecedented use of Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated previous emergency tariff measures.
Federal prosecutors have formally declined to appeal a judicial ruling that barred the death penalty in the prosecution of Luigi Mangione for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision follows a legal finding that the federal murder charge was flawed, shifting the focus to upcoming state and federal trials where life imprisonment remains the maximum penalty.