The Latest Breaking News from Robert Garcia

Lettuce Supplier Met Privately with White House Officials as Federal Cyclospora Investigation Named Its Product

Taylor Farms met privately with White House and FDA officials during the cyclospora investigation, a source told Reuters. Here is what is verified.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

Rep. Garcia Grills Taylor Farms CEO Over Trump Ties Amid Cyclospora Lettuce Outbreak: 'Tried to Distance Themselves...'

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), on the House Oversight Committee, is investigating whether Taylor Farms used its White House connections to influence the federal response to a nationwide cyclospora outbreak linked to its recalled lettuce.

Benzinga · Jul 28

Company at center of US cyclospora outbreak complained to White House, source says

Taylor Farms complained to White House and FDA officials about government inspections. The company suspended operations in central Mexico after lettuce was linked to an outbreak. Health authorities confirmed thousands of cases of the parasitic disease cyclosporiasis. Former FDA chief suggested other produce from central Mexico could be involved. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

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 Are Forcing a Showdown With J.D. Vance Over His Private Situation Room Strategy Regarding the Epstein Files

The Epstein files have become a symbol of the administration’s struggles with transparency and internal division.

The Mary Sue · 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

Trump took out the Epstein Republicans — but not his Jeffrey Epstein problem: ‘We still got seven months’

ANALYSIS: Only one Republican who helped pass the law ordering release of the Epstein files escaped Trump’s political retribution. But, Eric Garcia writes, the issue has not left the public consciousness

The Independent UK · Jun 12

Under Oath, Bill Gates Reveals the Specific Leverage Jeffrey Epstein Held Over His Marriage

Gates has consistently been vocal about his regrets, but the damage is already done.

The Mary Sue · Jun 12

Democrats to call on Vance to testify to House committee over Epstein files

Plan comes after major New York Times report alleges files became source of crisis within Trump administration

The Guardian - US · Jun 11

ICE Fast-Tracked Its Officer Training to Speed Up Deportations and Has Now Quietly Admitted It Was 'Insufficient'

ICE has extended its officer training programme after fatal shootings and whistleblower complaints revealed inadequate training.

International Business Times UK · Jun 11