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A federal inquiry has traced Venmo payments made by Congressman Matt Gaetz to women, as part of an investigation into potential misconduct. The payments are being scrutinized to determine if they were part of any illegal activities.
Nancy Marks, the accountant who managed the finances of Representative George Santos's political campaigns, has agreed to plead guilty to federal felony charges. Marks, who has handled the finances of prominent Republicans in New York, including Santos, has faced allegations of wrongdoing. It remains uncertain how this will impact Santos, who is already facing charges of wire fraud, money laundering, stealing public funds, and lying on federal disclosure forms. Santos has consistently denied involvement in his campaign's finances, placing the blame on Marks. Marks is expected to formally enter her guilty plea in federal court on Thursday.
The U.S. Labor Department is investigating Perdue Farms and Tyson Foods, two major poultry producers, following reports of migrant children as young as 13 working overnight shifts to clean their plants. The investigation comes after a harrowing account of a 14-year-old boy who suffered a severe injury while working at a Perdue slaughterhouse. Under federal law, such hazardous tasks are prohibited for individuals under 18. Perdue Farms confirmed awareness of the investigation and plans to cooperate, while Tyson Foods stated it was not aware of any inquiry. This federal investigation follows the Biden administration's commitment to combat illegal child labor, which has seen a significant increase in violations in recent years.
A federal inquiry has found that Michael Pack, a Trump-appointed CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), abused his power and retaliated against whistleblowers during his less-than-eight-month tenure. The Office of Special Counsel found that Pack interfered with independent journalism at Voice of America and other outlets he oversaw, mismanaged and wasted funds, and attempted to force out agency executives for their political beliefs. Pack rescinded the security clearances of six members of USAGM’s Senior Executive Service and hired a private law firm to provide post-hoc justifications for his actions.
A federal inquiry has found that Michael Pack, a Trump-appointed CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), abused his power and retaliated against whistleblowers during his less-than-eight-month tenure. Pack attempted to force out agency executives for their political beliefs, interfered with independent journalism, and mismanaged and wasted funds. The Office of Special Counsel found that Pack "abused his authority and retaliated against career USAGM executives who engaged in whistleblowing."
Carl Icahn's investment firm is facing a federal inquiry into its management and operations after a short seller's report accused the company of running "Ponzi-like economic structures." Shares of Icahn Enterprises have fallen nearly 40% since the report was released. The firm has stated that federal prosecutors have not made any claims or allegations against them or Mr. Icahn. The billionaire activist investor has pledged the majority of his shares in the company as collateral for bank loans. Icahn plans to focus more on corporate activism in the future.