All articles tagged with #congressional investigation
Major banks have provided Jeffrey Epstein documents to the House Oversight Committee amid ongoing investigations, highlighting the continued scrutiny of Epstein's connections and activities.
Members of the US Congress are urging Prince Andrew to answer questions about his links to Jeffrey Epstein, with some suggesting he should voluntarily testify or face a subpoena, amid ongoing investigations into Epstein's crimes and allegations against Andrew.
California Governor Gavin Newsom urges Congress to investigate GOP chat messages and criticizes national figures for their silence on antisemitism, linking the issue to broader concerns about university investigations and political accountability.
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer has urged former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton to comply with subpoenas related to Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing bipartisan support for the investigation and warning of potential contempt charges if they refuse to cooperate.
The House Oversight Committee has issued a subpoena to the Department of Justice for records related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, aiming to scrutinize the federal investigation and prosecution of their cases, amid potential conflicts with the White House and ongoing legal proceedings.
Sen. Rand Paul criticizes the Secret Service for security failures during Trump's rally last July, highlighting a lack of accountability and alleged mismanagement, amid calls for congressional oversight and investigations into the incident.
Pressure is mounting for the release of a House Ethics Committee report on allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz, who resigned from Congress amid accusations of sexual misconduct with a minor. Gaetz's resignation has halted the committee's ability to punish him, but there are calls for transparency as he is nominated for Attorney General. The allegations involve Gaetz's connections to convicted sex trafficker Joel Greenberg and claims of illegal activities at a 2017 party. Despite the Justice Department closing its probe without charges, the Ethics Committee's findings remain a point of contention in Gaetz's potential confirmation.
Congressional Democrats Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Rep. Jamie Raskin have urged U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate the fossil fuel industry for spreading climate change disinformation and obstructing green initiatives. Their call follows a three-year investigation revealing the industry's long-term deceit and parallels to Big Tobacco's disinformation tactics. Public interest groups and state attorneys general support the call for legal action, emphasizing the industry's significant harm to public health and safety.
Top Democrats are urging the Justice Department to investigate the fossil fuel industry for decades of climate misinformation, comparing it to the tobacco industry's deceptive practices. This follows a multi-year investigation revealing that companies like Exxon, Shell, and BP misled the public about the dangers of fossil fuels while publicly committing to climate action. Lawmakers argue that there is sufficient evidence for legal action and emphasize the need for transparency and accountability.
Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley and former Gen. Kenneth McKenzie Jr. testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, reiterating concerns that political decisions outside the Defense Department led to the chaotic U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. They emphasized that no single mistake can be blamed for the failures, and acknowledged that military leaders recommended keeping some military force in the country beyond the deadline but were overruled by administration officials. The hearing aimed to address unanswered questions from the families of fallen troops, but Democrats dismissed it as a political move ahead of elections, noting that the chaotic withdrawal was preceded by mistakes from multiple presidential administrations.
Robert Hur, a Republican special counsel appointed by Donald Trump, is set to testify before a congressional committee regarding his report on Joe Biden's handling of classified documents. Hur's report found no criminal charges warranted against Biden, but included remarks about Biden's age and mental acuity, drawing criticism from Democrats. Hur's career includes politically charged investigations, such as prosecuting former elected officials in Maryland and monitoring Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference. He was handpicked by Attorney General Merrick Garland to lead the Biden investigation, and has a history of making nonpartisan law enforcement decisions.
A congressional investigation revealed that five American venture capital firms invested over $1 billion in China's semiconductor industry since 2001, contributing to the growth of a sector now considered a national security threat by the United States government. The investments included funds directed to Chinese companies supporting Beijing's military, and the report comes amid heightened restrictions on U.S. financing for Chinese technology sectors imposed by the Biden administration.
A former business associate of Hunter and James Biden, Mervyn Yan, told Congress that he had no contact with President Joe Biden, refuting allegations of the president's involvement in his family's business dealings. Yan's lawyer stated that he never had any communication with Biden and does not possess any information regarding the president's alleged involvement. House Republicans are cross examining Yan's claims, while Democrats maintain that there is no evidence of wrongdoing by President Biden in relation to his family's business dealings.
The House of Representatives has initiated an impeachment inquiry against President Biden amidst allegations of criminal activity and international influence-peddling involving his family. Hunter Biden's refusal to comply with a congressional subpoena has prompted the investigation, as well as the revelation of bank records indicating millions of dollars flowing to the Biden family and associates from foreign sources. The article criticizes the media's lack of coverage and highlights the changing narratives surrounding Biden's involvement in his son's business dealings.
Over 570 professors at Harvard have defended President Claudine Gay amid calls for her resignation following her statements on campus antisemitism. The faculty submitted a petition to the Harvard Corporation, urging them not to succumb to political pressure. Gay, along with presidents from MIT and the University of Pennsylvania, faced a congressional inquiry over their response to antisemitism on their campuses. The controversy has led to the resignation of the University of Pennsylvania president and calls for the removal of all three university presidents. Gay apologized for her congressional testimony, clarifying that calls for violence or genocide against any religious or ethnic group have no place at Harvard. The backlash has prompted an official congressional investigation into antisemitism at Harvard and disciplinary action against four undergraduate students involved in a pro-Palestine protest.