Capitol Hill lawmakers are pushing for a formal probe into whether the Justice Department has overstepped its authority by investigating Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Critics argue this represents potential politicization of financial regulatory oversight, with serious implications for market stability and central bank independence. The move reflects broader tensions between political institutions and monetary policy makers, particularly as markets digest how leadership transitions affect inflation strategy and interest rate trajectories. Such investigations could influence Powell's decision-making processes and reshape how investors view regulatory risk in the coming months.