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Trump DOJ Begs Judge to Rescind Order as Investigation Collapses

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The Intersection with Michael Popok
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May 5, 2026
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Summary

The DOJ is attempting to vacate a judicial order that found their investigation into Fed Chair Jay Powell was conducted in bad faith. This legal battle centers on whether the court should strike the finding of prosecutorial misconduct from the record now that the investigation has officially closed.

Topics

  • Department of Justice
  • Jay Powell
  • Federal Reserve
  • Judicial Oversight
  • Prosecutorial Misconduct
  • Grand Jury Subpoenas
  • Legal Immunity
  • US Attorney Office

Highlights

  • Main idea: The DOJ is seeking to vacate a court order that found they used criminal subpoenas to pressure Jay Powell into resigning
  • Legal tension: The prosecution claims the investigation is moot because it has ended, while the defense argues the order must remain as a 'law of the case' protection
  • Failure mode: The DOJ's motion faces procedural hurdles because they failed to appeal the original findings during the active window of the investigation
  • Practical takeaway: The court acts as a gatekeeper to prevent the use of grand jury powers for political harassment rather than legitimate criminal inquiry
  • Legal precedent: The discussion highlights the risk of 'Schrödinger's investigation,' where a case is simultaneously closed and ongoing through secondary oversight

Chapters

  1. 1:00 The DOJ's Procedural Problem: Analysis of the DOJ's motion to vacate and the legal implications of claiming an investigation is over to avoid appeal.
  2. 2:00 The Timeline of Neglect: An examination of why the DOJ waited until May to challenge an order issued in March.
  3. 3:00 Political Pressure on the Fed: Details on the alleged use of investigations to influence the Federal Reserve chairmanship and interest rate policy.
  4. 4:00 Abuse of Subpoena Power: The court's findings regarding the lack of evidence to support the original criminal investigation.
  5. 5:00 The Public Interest in Justice: Discussion on the necessity of holding prosecutors accountable to ensure the fair administration of justice.
  6. 8:00 Evidence of Bad Faith: Reviewing the court's finding that subpoenas were issued for an improper, non-criminal purpose.
  7. 11:00 The Court as a Prophylactic Measure: Why the judge is likely to deny the motion to keep the order as a shield against future prosecutions.