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Pirro drops appeal, closes Fed investigation

May 5, 2026

Summary

U.S. attorney Pirro has opted not to appeal a ruling that had blocked her subpoenas to the Federal Reserve, effectively closing her investigation into the Fed.

How coverage differs

  • Center: Pirro reverses course, ends Fed probe after subpoena setback Center outlets report factually on U.S. attorney Pirro's decision to drop her appeal, which effectively closes her investigation into the Federal Reserve. They note that this move is unlikely to satisfy Federal Reserve Chair Powell, highlighting the ongoing tensions.
  • Right: Investigation into Federal Reserve concludes as appeal dropped Right-leaning outlets report U.S. attorney Pirro's decision to drop her appeal and close the Federal Reserve probe, often framing it as a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of the Fed. They might highlight the implications for accountability and the challenges faced by those seeking to investigate powerful institutions.

Coverage by lane

Center

  • Pirro changes course in Fed investigation, move unlikely to satisfy Powell

Right

  • Pirro Drops Appeal After Closing Fed Probe - Newsmax

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