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Controversial Researcher Behind the FBI’s Fulton County Records Raid
investigations19 days ago

Controversial Researcher Behind the FBI’s Fulton County Records Raid

ProPublica examines how Kevin Moncla, a controversial researcher whose Fulton County fraud claims have been rejected by election officials, has become a central figure in the federal probe that led to the FBI’s seizure of 2020 election records in Fulton County. Activists tied to Mitchell’s Election Integrity Network say the DOJ used Moncla’s materials in lawsuits against the county, though the underlying affidavit remains sealed and experts warn that relying on debunked assertions could undermine the raid’s legitimacy. Moncla notes investigators spoke with him and defends his 263-page report, while acknowledging a past voyeurism conviction but saying it has no bearing on his current research.

via ProPublica|
#doj-investigation#election-integrity-network#fbi-raid
Slotkin refuses DOJ interview over troops-video, urges dropping Pirro probe
politics23 days ago

Slotkin refuses DOJ interview over troops-video, urges dropping Pirro probe

Sen. Elissa Slotkin says she will not participate in a DOJ interview regarding a video in which she and other Democrats urged U.S. troops to refuse illegal orders, and she asks Attorney General Bondi to order U.S. Attorney Pirro to drop the probe, arguing the inquiry infringes First Amendment rights. The move comes amid backlash from Trump and allies; the case has drawn in the FBI, the Pentagon’s actions toward a fellow lawmaker, and related litigation.

via CNBC|
#doj-investigation#first-amendment#military
Scott: Powell Not Criminal; Warsh Blockade in Play
politics24 days ago

Scott: Powell Not Criminal; Warsh Blockade in Play

Sen. Tim Scott said Powell did not commit a crime during his Senate testimony and predicted Sen. Thom Tillis will drop his blockade of Kevin Warsh’s Fed chair nomination; Tillis has vowed to oppose Warsh until the DOJ probe into Powell ends. Scott criticized Powell as unprepared but insisted the inquiry does not imply criminal conduct, as Trump pressures the Fed on rate decisions and the investigation surrounding Powell’s testimony continues.

via CNBC|
#doj-investigation#fed-chair#politics
Names Revealed: CBP Agents Who Shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis
politics28 days ago

Names Revealed: CBP Agents Who Shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis

ProPublica identifies Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and CBP officer Raymundo Gutierrez as the shooters in the Jan. 24 killing of Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti; both men, part of Operation Metro Surge and from South Texas, were placed on leave and are the subject of a DOJ Civil Rights Division investigation amid protests and calls for transparency over the agents’ identities and actions during the chaotic confrontation.

via ProPublica|
#alex-pretti-shooting#border-patrol#customs-and-border-protection
Tillis blocks Warsh Fed chair bid until Powell probe ends
politics1 month ago

Tillis blocks Warsh Fed chair bid until Powell probe ends

Sen. Thom Tillis says he will oppose Kevin Warsh’s nomination to be Federal Reserve chair until the DOJ's criminal probe of current Chair Jerome Powell is fully resolved, risking a committee stalemate and likely blocking Warsh’s progression; Sen. Warren criticizes the move as Fed independence at stake amid broader political pressure over interest-rate decisions.

via CNBC|
#doj-investigation#fed#jerome-powell
Smith defends Trump investigation, arguing Trump willfully broke the law before Congress
politics1 month ago

Smith defends Trump investigation, arguing Trump willfully broke the law before Congress

Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his finding that Trump willfully broke the law in efforts to overturn the 2020 election during a five-hour House Judiciary Committee hearing, pushing back on GOP claims of politicization and stressing that no one is above the law; the tense hearing featured sharp exchanges as Smith defended the strength of the evidence and asserted Trump’s attempts to undermine the results.

via latimes.com|
#doj-investigation#house-judiciary-committee#jack-smith
Judge curbs federal crackdown as Minnesota protests hinge on ICE shootings
us-crime-justice1 month ago

Judge curbs federal crackdown as Minnesota protests hinge on ICE shootings

A federal judge in Minnesota issued a preliminary injunction restricting agents in Operation Metro Surge, barring arrests or the use of pepper spray and limiting crowd-control measures against peaceful protesters. The order, applicable only in Minnesota and to the current operation, also blocks stop-and-detain actions without reasonable suspicion. The ruling comes as protests continue after two ICE shootings in Minneapolis, including the fatal shooting of Renee Good, and as the DOJ investigates Gov. Walz and Mayor Frey for possible obstruction of federal law enforcement.

via CNN|
#doj-investigation#ice#judge-katherine-menendez
Powell Builds Capitol Hill Backing as He Confronts Trump
politics1 month ago

Powell Builds Capitol Hill Backing as He Confronts Trump

Fed Chair Jerome Powell has spent years cultivating bipartisan support on Capitol Hill to back his stance against President Trump amid a Justice Department criminal investigation, signaling unexpected backing from Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee and highlighting his long-running relationships with lawmakers like Collins, Murkowski, and Cramer.

via The New York Times|
#capitol-hill#doj-investigation#fed
politics1 month ago

Capitol in Flux: Smith to Testify Publicly, Powell Probe Stirring GOP, and Venezuela War Powers in Focus

Capitol Hill is buzzing as Jack Smith will publicly testify about the Trump investigations on Jan. 22; GOP lawmakers grapple with the DOJ probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell amid debates over Fed independence; Congress debates Venezuela war powers and a bipartisan NATO-related bill, while Sen. Mark Kelly sues over Defense Department penalties related to anti-illegal orders.

via Politico|
#congress#doj-investigation#jack-smith
Powell DOJ Probe Fallout Leads Live Updates as Iran Death Toll Rises
politics1 month ago

Powell DOJ Probe Fallout Leads Live Updates as Iran Death Toll Rises

A rolling HuffPost live blog centers on fallout from the DOJ investigation involving Powell and the rising death toll in Iran amid nationwide protests, while also highlighting other major headlines such as Saks Global’s bankruptcy filing after its Neiman Marcus takeover, a deadly crane accident in Thailand, and assorted political and entertainment news.

via HuffPost|
#doj-investigation#iran-death-toll#iran-protests
politics1 month ago

Capitol Hill Faces a Day of High-Stakes Tactics Over War Powers, Powell Probe, and GOP Policy Battles

Capitol Hill is abuzz with partisan maneuvering: the White House is pressing to sway GOP votes on a Venezuela war-powers resolution, while Republicans react to a DOJ probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell and other policy skirmishes on NATO actions, cryptocurrency legislation, and a proposed congressional stock-trading ban, highlighting tensions over presidential power, central-bank independence, and economic policy.

via Politico|
#doj-investigation#fed-independence#jerome-powell
Global central banks back Powell as independence comes under scrutiny
world1 month ago

Global central banks back Powell as independence comes under scrutiny

World central bank chiefs, including the Bank of England, ECB and Bank of Canada, signed a joint statement of full solidarity with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, praising his integrity and the independence of monetary policy as the Justice Department investigates him over a renovation-related matter. Powell warned that political pressure could undermine the Fed’s ability to set policy, amid a 3.6% target rate after three cuts and inflation around 2.7%. Powell’s term ends in May, with a potential successor to be named amid Republican scrutiny, while former Fed chairs and a broad slate of international signatories voiced support for independence.

via BBC|
#central-banks#doj-investigation#independence
GOP Senator vows to stall Trump Fed picks amid Powell probe
politics1 month ago

GOP Senator vows to stall Trump Fed picks amid Powell probe

Sen. Thom Tillis says he will oppose confirming any Trump‑backed nominees to the Federal Reserve, including a new chair, after reports that the DOJ is investigating Jerome Powell for potential perjury. The stance risks a confirmation stalemate as Powell’s chair term ends in May (he could remain as governor through 2028); the White House continues to vet candidates, while critics argue the move would threaten the Fed’s independence.

via CNBC|
#doj-investigation#federal-reserve-independence#politics