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District Court Judge Patrick Schiltz quashed the “unlawful” subpoenas, ruling that “overwhelming evidence” suggested they “were not issued to investigate, but to harass, coerce, and retaliate.”

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2026

The resurgence of inflation has quashed hopes for more policy loosening and left policymakers grappling with how to navigate opposing risks to the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

District Judge James Boasberg quashed the Justice Department’s subpoenas in March, ruling prosecutors had issued them not to gather evidence but to “harass and pressure” Powell.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The case had already suffered a significant blow in March when James Boasberg, a U.S. district judge for the District of Columbia, quashed subpoenas targeting Powell.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Min quashed that hope with his next words.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park