Prosecutors from Pirro's office tried to access Fed headquarters, but were turned away

CBS News
April 15, 2026
7 views
2 min read

Quick Insights

The Bottom Line

Prosecutors from Pirro's office were denied access to the Federal Reserve headquarters during a criminal investigation.

AI Summary

Prosecutors from Pirro's office attempted to access the Federal Reserve headquarters but were denied entry. This action is connected to a months-long criminal investigation concerning renovations at the Federal Reserve. The incident highlights a potential conflict or lack of cooperation between prosecutors and the central bank regarding the ongoing probe. The Federal Reserve, as an independent agency, is now involved in a public dispute over access for a criminal inquiry.

What's Being Done

A months-long criminal investigation concerning renovations at the Federal Reserve is ongoing.

Should this be getting more attention?

You Might Have Missed

Related stories from different sources and perspectives

US prosecutors make surprise visit to Federal Reserve office - Reuters
Government Transparency

US prosecutors make surprise visit to Federal Reserve office - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxPOFlfaUc1ZF9uUWZrSjJ6YzJONDVwQjNoeGhfOUJlMmNDb1hYZ0UtR3V0ejcySlF6eV9MT2V4ZGtDM1R3MjZ6X05uc2JpUUp4cUduaTl6VjNabVZzU2h6T183Tm5jTVBJTXpVNHJWdkpFZTdPRzJGZVFOTlp5RWRqYlJTdXh3ZGN3NWhjV3NMd3d1Y3RuUk5QaHNsOVVXc1l4OGFPSg?oc=5" target="_blank">US prosecutors make surprise visit to Federal Reserve office</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

ReutersApr 15
Federal prosecutors turned away from Federal Reserve building, as Trump threatens to fire Powell - AP News
Politics

Federal prosecutors turned away from Federal Reserve building, as Trump threatens to fire Powell - AP News

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxPajJkMmlia01jTkU5RFh3UExoX2hiR1VWbnhCNktsMlhIVG1GZkVZVHZFNDBtOFJkUl9qNUpIYUd5M1hIOUVUUzZqX19WMWtHbWk5UExocEoya20zdlk4OTRuUFFBTkp4bzhNcThDZlJJME9oa3pjU2x3VVRncEdNZldiWGx3WDNCVjFFR3dqN19DSGdMTzdwUkJkcw?oc=5" target="_blank">Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed Chair decides to stay on after his term ends next month</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">AP News</font>

AP NewsApr 15
Man shot by ICE in California charged with assaulting a federal officer with his car - AP News
Government Transparency

Man shot by ICE in California charged with assaulting a federal officer with his car - AP News

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxQbzVNVnhicFdpOXVRbXNoNl9zbXFHdlpHSnhrcmx4RmZ5cUc5azlaaXRlbktySGNmb0M4ZDBfUTBMUldDaWZnTlR6UUVhcEhZQV9Rb3hfcVBZMktoaEFoUlRXY2JwTEtZMHd6UXJ4YWtsYThfdmRnemJnUXlWN0ZPcXJVQWJaaVVKY0ZjOW0tZ0RmMGVkZHpjU01VVnhvdFdMOURmbm5R?oc=5" target="_blank">Man shot by ICE in California charged with assaulting a federal officer with his car</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">AP News</font>

AP NewsApr 15
Trump pick to lead Federal Reserve has assets worth over $100m, disclosures indicate
Finance

Trump pick to lead Federal Reserve has assets worth over $100m, disclosures indicate

<p>Kevin Warsh, seeking to replace Fed chair, Jerome Powell, had to file financial disclosures for Senate approval</p><p>Kevin Warsh, the former Federal Reserve governor chosen by <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump">Donald Trump</a> to lead the central bank, has submitted financial disclosures that suggest he holds assets worth well over $100m.</p><p>The document is required for his nomination to advance through the Senate, beginning with a yet-to-be-scheduled hearing.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/14/trump-federal-reserve-pick-kevin-warsh">Continue reading...</a>

The Guardian US NewsApr 14
Cleveland Federal Reserve President: Interest rates on hold ‘for a good while’
Finance

Cleveland Federal Reserve President: Interest rates on hold ‘for a good while’

The Cleveland Federal Reserve President on Wednesday predicted that interest rates may stay where they’re at for a “good while” as economists debate the best response to the impact of tariffs and the war in Iran. “My baseline is that we’re going to remain on hold for a good while, but I do think that…

The HillApr 15
Federal lawmakers target states' use of unclaimed property after California investigation
Government Transparency

Federal lawmakers target states' use of unclaimed property after California investigation

A CBS News California investigation into unclaimed property is drawing bipartisan attention as federal lawmakers move to stop states from quietly profiting off people's investments.

CBS NewsApr 16
Read Next
ICE’s hiring spree led to influx of recruits with questionable qualifications, investigation shows
Government Transparency

ICE’s hiring spree led to influx of recruits with questionable qualifications, investigation shows

<p>Patchy employment records, bankruptcies and allegations of wrongdoing blemish the records of several new recruits</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STANDFIRST&amp;utm_campaign=BN22326&amp;utm_content=signup&amp;utm_term=standfirst&amp;utm_source=GUARDIAN_WEB">Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox</a></p></li></ul><p>Rapid recruitment and expansion by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ice-us-immigration-and-customs-enforcement">ICE</a>) has led to an influx of employees with questionable qualifications, an investigation has found.</p><p>The track records of some of the new recruits amid the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/trump-administration">Trump administration</a>’s mass deportation agenda stand out – and not in a good way.</p> <a hre...

Continue reading

Did this story change how you see things?

Stories like this only matter when people see them. Help us get verified journalism in front of more eyes.

Share this story

Get the daily digest

Save for later

The Verity Ledger curates verified investigative journalism from trusted sources only.

See our sources