Prosecutors turned away from Federal Reserve after unannounced visit

CBS News
April 15, 2026
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Prosecutors from Jeanine Pirro's office were denied entry during an unannounced visit to the Federal Reserve.

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Prosecutors from Jeanine Pirro's office made an unannounced visit to the Federal Reserve on Tuesday but were denied entry by officials. The prosecutors reportedly sought access to the building's ongoing renovations. This unusual attempt to enter a federal institution without prior arrangement suggests an investigative interest from Pirro's office. CBS News political director Fin Gómez is covering the story, indicating its potential political significance.

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Prosecutors from Jeanine Pirro's office made an unannounced visit to the Federal Reserve.

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