Fifa president Gianni Infantino called to appear before Congress over Trump ties Democrat Jamie Raskin pushes Fifa to release records of contact with Trump, administration and family business The Guardian - US · Jul 27
Why a Trump ally’s ‘criminal’ case against Jack Smith is going to fall apart ANALYSIS: Jim Jordan accuses the former special counsel of misleading members of Congress in a referral that Democrats say ‘will get laughed out of court,’ Alex Woodward writes The Independent UK · Jul 23
Republican-controlled committee refers former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for criminal investigation Committee accused of trying to ‘weaponize’ justice system via ‘laughably weak and vindictive criminal referral’ The Guardian - US · Jul 23
Kash Patel Under Bipartisan Scrutiny Over Taxpayer-Funded Excursions and Luxury Car Purchases FBI Director Kash Patel is under bipartisan scrutiny for taxpayer-funded travel expenses, including luxury vehicle purchases and personal trips, prompting calls for transparency and accountability. International Business Times UK · Jul 9
Kash Patel’s ‘luxury’ perks and ‘out of control’ spending under microscope by Congressional Democrats FBI director’s alleged demands for ‘perks’ on the job, including snorkeling and jet ski trips, is straining the bureau, lawmakers say The Independent UK · Jul 9
Trump Raises Cognitive Concerns After Falsely Claiming 'Islamic Republic of Japan' Attacked US Carrier During a NATO meeting, President Trump mistakenly referred to Japan instead of Iran, sparking renewed debate over his mental fitness and cognitive health. International Business Times UK · Jul 8
Democrats will have ‘field day’ with Trump inquiries if they win House, legal experts say Investigations into president and corruption charges will get heavy scrutiny if Democrats win majority in midterms The Guardian - US · Jul 3
The secretive Supreme Court The Supreme Court is deciding more consequential rulings than ever before in secret Salon · Jul 3
Judge orders Trump administration to explain tarp obscuring Kennedy Center White House must report by 31 July on purpose of tarp installed while Trump’s name was stripped from building The Guardian - US · Jun 24
'Personal Slush Fund for MAGA Henchmen': FBI Director Kash Patel Hit With Unlawful $1M Bonus Investigation FBI Director Kash Patel is under scrutiny for allegedly approving over $1 million in bonuses for agents, raising questions about legality and transparency in the bureau's compensation practices. International Business Times UK · Jun 20
Trump's 'Leon' Slip Fuels New Concerns Over Cognitive Health Donald Trump's verbal slip, calling Elon Musk 'Leon', has reignited scrutiny over his cognitive health, with critics citing it as part of a pattern of memory lapses. International Business Times UK · Jun 19
House Oversight Staff Hit a Wall at Ghislaine Maxwell’s Texas Prison, Leaving Them With More Questions Than Answers About Her Move The fact that Maxwell is the only sex offender at the minimum-security federal prison camp adds to the confusion. The Mary Sue · Jun 19
Democrats Allege Kash Patel's FBI 'Bonuses' To Be Hush Money for Agents Who Saw Him Drinking During 'Date Nights and Bro Trips' House Democrat Jamie Raskin accuses FBI Director Kash Patel of using over £790,000 in bonuses to silence agents amid allegations of misconduct and heavy drinking, raising legal and ethical concerns. International Business Times UK · Jun 19
Why Did Trump Need 22 Doctors? Rep. Jamie Raskin Demands Answers on President's Health Raskin seeks names of physicians and medication details as White House dismisses transparency concerns International Business Times UK · Jun 19
We Got This Covered · Jun 18 Dems visit Ghislaine Maxwell prison to investigate allegations she has a puppy, custom meals, laptop access, report ‘serious concerns’ "Bureau of Prisons leadership repeatedly shut down our lines of questioning"
The Guardian - US · Jun 17 Harvard and Bard face fresh questions from lawmakers over ties to Epstein Democrat Jamie Raskin seeks ‘comprehensive accounting’ and requests interview with outgoing Bard president
The Guardian - US · Jun 17 US House staff visit Ghislaine Maxwell’s prison after claims of laptop and puppy Epstein associate’s lawyer rejected preferential treatment claims in January, saying ‘humane treatment isn’t special’
The Guardian - US · Jun 17 Kash Patel accused of directing $1m to ‘slush fund’ to pay bonuses to loyalist agents Congressman Jamie Raskin alleges FBI director authorized substantial recurring payments to agents in his inner circle
International Business Times UK · Jun 17 Kash Patel Allegedly Built FBI 'Payback Squad' With $1M Taxpayer Fund Rewards FBI Director Kash Patel is accused of misusing over $1 million in taxpayer funds to reward loyal agents, sparking political controversy. Allegations remain unproven, but concerns persist.
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Kash Patel accused of sliding ‘cash to friends’ in bonuses with taxpayer funds IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Kash Patel accused by lawmaker of having a ‘personal slush fund’ to pay FBI loyalists and agents on his protective detail Democrat Jamie Raskin claims some FBI agents received up to $40,000 in bonus payments, pushing compensation beyond the cap
International Business Times UK · Jun 15 Trump Secretly Pushing GOP to 'Void' Impeachments as Raskin Exposes Deep 'Shame and Disgrace' over Jan. 6 Donald Trump is reportedly urging Republicans to pass a resolution that would symbolically 'void' his two impeachments, despite constitutional experts saying such a move has no legal effect.
The Independent UK · Jun 12 Trump is pushing to have Congress ‘expunge’ his impeachments - even without a law saying its possible The president said Congress should pass the resolution to scrub his first-term impeachments, claiming he did ‘nothing wrong’
The Independent UK · Jun 11 Trump has once again chucked a grenade on the Senate floor ahead of a key funding deadline ANALYSIS: Senate Majority Leader John Thune could well end up the loser of Trump’s war with Democrats over Bill Pulte simply because House Speaker Mike Johnson is closer to the president, writes John Bowden
Roll Call · Jun 10 ActBlue CEO invokes Fifth Amendment to lawmakers ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones did not answer questions from lawmakers at a House Administration Committee hearing Wednesday, invoking her Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination. Wallace-Jones and the Democratic fundraising platform have been under scrutiny for years, as House Administration Chair Bryan Steil, R-Wis., and other Republicans have pressed her on…