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Trump's multi-million request puts DOJ integrity to the test, legal scholars say

"The basic ethical rules for the federal government are just completely in tatters right now," one legal scholar said.

Axios · Oct 22, 2025

As Republicans make gains in the Rio Grande Valley, Democrats are fighting among themselves

A faction of Hidalgo County Democrats has raised concerns over how the party is spending money and blocking the group from doing business for several months.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 28, 2025

As dark money floods campaign, advocates hope Harris, Dems could push changes - Roll Call

Advocates of changing campaign finance law are hoping a Democratic sweep in the elections would help usher in a new agenda.

Roll Call · Nov 4, 2024

Epstein estate settles for $105 million

In addition, the Virgin Islands will claim half of the funds from the sale of Epstein's island, Little St. James

Salon · Dec 1, 2022

Jeffrey Epstein's estate reaches a $105M settlement with the U.S. Virgin Islands

The U.S. territory sought to hold the late financier accountable after he was accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls and of causing environmental damage on the two tiny islands he owned.

WEKU · Dec 1, 2022

Jeffrey Epstein’s estate settles racketeering suit with Virgin Islands AG

NEW YORK — The co-executors of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate have agreed to a $105 million settlement to resolve U.S. Virgin Islands’ racketeering claims against the late financier and corporate entities he controlled, a lawyer for the estate said Wednesday.

Tribune News Service · Dec 1, 2022

US Virgin Islands reach $105M settlement with Epstein estate

The U.S. Virgin Islands has reached a settlement of more than $105 million in a sex trafficking case against the estate of financier Jeffrey Epstein

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022

Rep. Ronny Jackson’s campaign paid for dues at private social club

WASHINGTON — Freshman Rep. Ronny Jackson tapped his campaign account for more than $2,300 in costs associated with membership at a private social club in Texas, campaign finance records show.

Tribune News Service · Apr 25, 2022

Rep. Ronny Jackson’s campaign paid for dues at private social club - Roll Call

Rep. Ronny Jackson used campaign funds to pay more than $2,300 in costs associated with membership at a private social club in Texas.

Roll Call · Apr 25, 2022