Political Ethics
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FBI probing whether its own agents obstructed or interfered with politically sensitive cases
Material evidence discovered in previously secret "prohibited access" case files raises concerns about FBI agents' abuse of authority or obstruction of investigations. Those stalled, thwarted or corrupted probes involved several potential targets, ranging from Hillary Clinton to Hunter Biden to President Trump.
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Bombshell memos: Biden aides believed he should sign pardons by hand, he outsourced approval to VP
The new internal memos from the Biden White House are the first glimpse into the Trump administration’s probe into the former president’s mental decline and the abundant use of his autopen signature.
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Squad member Omar’s huge leap in wealth tied to husband’s firm, raising transparency concerns
The opaque venture capital management firm behind a majority of Omar’s new net worth boasts extensive international ties and high-powered advisors, but reveals little about its investments or clients.
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Months after probing Clinton server scandal, Comey's FBI had its own private email issue, memos say
The recently declassified memos show investigators found former Director Comey’s chief of staff used a private email account in furtherance of an "unauthorized disclosure" to news media.
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DOJ during Trump's first term stymied, squashed probes on Comey, Clinton, Schiff and Hunter Biden
The DOJ, FBI, and IRS in Trump's first term seemed to let a large number of Trump antagonists off the hook for their potential criminality. It remains to be seen how the second Trump DOJ will handle possible high-profile prosecutions.
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Senior staff defending Biden, directing autopen had remarkably little access to the president
The House Oversight Committee’s probe into former President Biden’s alleged mental decline and autopen authorizations uncovers evidence of a siloed White House.
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Exclusive: Prosecutors secured evidence Comey authorized classified leaks, but declined charges
Declassified bombshell FBI memo undercuts Comey's testimony to Congress and opens door to new conspiracy probe
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Ex-Biden spox who defended president's mental fitness admits to having minimal interactions with him
Former spokesman for the White House Counsel told Congress he only met with Biden on four occasions.
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Biden DOJ flagged president's ‘problematic’ pardons, warned violent inmates could be released
Biden’s own Justice Department expressed concern that the incoming Trump administration could overturn clemency orders because of undefined language.
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Trump IRS seeks to block whistleblower trial that alleges Clinton Foundation tax irregularities
U.S. Tax Court judge had tentatively set a Dec. 1 trial, and the petitioners are facing opposition from Trump's IRS, largely on the basis of procedural and administrative law. Future filings and a possible trial may disclose more facts about the Clinton Foundation that have not yet been tested as true or false.
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker grilled over how his state's redistricting moves differ from Texas
"Despite President Trump winning 44% of the statewide vote in 2024, Republicans hold only three of Illinois' 17 districts," said moderator Kristen Welker.
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Top DOJ lawyer warns feds could face criminal civil rights charges for weaponization
Local police for years have been charged under civil rights laws for abuses of authority. Now, DOJ is taking a closer look at applying those laws to federal agents in cases of political weaponization.
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House Oversight wants to gather evidence that could overturn Biden’s pardons, executive orders
Chairman Comer said the evidence his probe has uncovered could lead to questions about the validity of Joe Biden’s pardons, executive orders.