Hill Leaders Slipped Scheme into Spending Bill to Block, Stymie Investigations into Congress
Congressional leaders slipped provisions into makeshift spending bills that would prohibit or impede investigations into Congress. hidden within This stopgap spending bill is a provision that has sparked controversy among many conservatives on and off Capitol Hill. The provision, titled “Treatment of Electronic Services Provided to House Offices,” sounds vague, but could halt or limit […]
5 ways congressional investigations could change in the next Congress and beyond
Experts say the future of Congressional investigations may be determined by Republicans' eagerness to investigate private industry but unwillingness to defer to the Justice Department. House Republicans promised an avalanche of investigations when they took over the chamber after the 2022 midterm elections. That included an impeachment investigation of President Biden based primarily on his […]
Beijing orders investigations into local disputes after spate of deadly attacks | China
China's government is stepping up scrutiny of “common” disputes such as marriage and property disputes, the Justice Ministry said, as the country reels from a recent series of deadly attacks. In recent months, China has experienced a spate of violent incidents, from mass stabbings to car rammings, an unprecedented situation for a country that prides […]
Biden Admin Obstructing Investigations Into Trafficking, Exploitation Of Migrant Children, Report Finds
The Biden-Harris administration is obstructing Congressional and state investigations into the exploitation and trafficking of unaccompanied alien children, a Senate committee report finds. The announcement was made by Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy, ranking member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. report Tuesday accused the Biden-Harris administration of widespread “failures” that ultimately led […]
Bolton calls for FBI investigations before Gaetz, Gabbard confirmations
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton announced Wednesday that President-elect Trump's nominees for Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and Attorney General, former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (R-Hawaii) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida), states) should not participate in the presidential election. He must not appear at his Senate confirmation hearing until he is investigated by the FBI. […]
Feds hit NYC Department of Education with subpoena as Adams admin investigations heat up
The Post reported that subpoenas have been sent to the city's Department of Education as part of a federal investigation into outgoing school principal David Banks and his brother. The recently issued legal request, first reported by Politico, involves documents related to Banks and his brother Terrence Banks, a consultant who represents companies that have […]
NYC Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright: Latest Mayor Adams Official To Step Down Amidst Federal Investigations
TH Sheena Wright, First Deputy Mayor in the Office of the Mayor of New York, speaks at the 2023 Concordia Annual Summit held at the Sheraton New York on September 20, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images for Concordia Summit) OAN Staff Blake Wolf3:32 PM – Thursday, October 3, 2024 First […]
Dems eye possible Trump investigations if they win House majority
Some House Democrats are already considering the possibility of investigating former President Donald Trump if they win control of the House in November. Two key lawmakers, Rep. Richard Neal (D-Massachusetts) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), did not rule out the possibility of an investigation if Trump wins the White House in November. Neal, the top […]
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks to step down amid federal investigations
New York City Superintendent of Education David Banks, the head of the nation's largest education system, offered to resign at the end of the year on Tuesday. Banks' decision to resign came after federal agents seized his cellphone and other devices earlier this month. Associated Press Other New York City officials also reportedly Subject to […]
Another commissioner leaves Adams admin amid turmoil, federal investigations
City Health Director Ashwin Vasan announced Monday he would step down at the end of the year, becoming the latest to leave the Adams administration as several city officials become targets of federal investigations. Vasan, who has served as New York City's top physician since March 2022, informed City Hall and his own staff of […]