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James Boasberg: This Court found that the subpoenas were meant to harass Powell and to pressure him to truckle to the President’s policy…

On the recordJune 15, 2026
This Court found that the subpoenas were meant to harass Powell and to pressure him to truckle to the President’s policy preferences.
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James Boasberg

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Chief Judge's ruling on grand jury subpoenas related to Jay Powell.

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