All articles tagged with #office of special counsel
Originally Published 2 months ago — by PBS
President Trump's nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel withdrew after offensive text messages were made public, revealing controversial views and causing GOP senators to oppose his confirmation.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Paul Ingrassia, Trump's nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, withdrew after offensive text messages surfaced, which included controversial comments about holidays and a self-described 'Nazi streak.' The texts led to Republican opposition, and Ingrassia's withdrawal was confirmed as he lacked sufficient votes in the Senate.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
President Trump's nominee for the Office of Special Counsel, Paul Ingrassia, faces potential rejection by the Senate after reports of offensive texts, including references to a 'Nazi streak' and racist language, have emerged. Several Republican senators have expressed opposition, and Ingrassia's past comments and associations have raised concerns about his suitability for the role, threatening his confirmation process.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
Senate Majority Leader Thune announced that Paul Ingrassia's nomination to lead the Office of Special Counsel is unlikely to succeed due to controversy over racist text messages and past conspiracy theories, with significant opposition from Republicans and scrutiny over his past statements and ties.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Lawyers for Jack Smith, the former special counsel investigating Trump, have publicly dismissed an ethics complaint as unfounded, defending his conduct in prosecuting Trump and criticizing the partisan nature of the investigation by the Office of Special Counsel, which they argue is based on a false premise and threatens the integrity of the justice system.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
The Office of Special Counsel has launched an investigation into former prosecutor Jack Smith for potential Hatch Act violations amid ongoing political tensions related to his probes into Trump, with concerns about the agency's independence under the current administration.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel has opened an investigation into former Special Counsel Jack Smith to determine if he violated the Hatch Act through his actions related to investigations into President Trump, following a referral from Senator Tom Cotton. The OSC, which enforces the Hatch Act, is separate from the DOJ and cannot prosecute criminal matters, but may refer findings to the DOJ. The investigation occurs amid broader scrutiny of the administration's handling of other political issues.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNBC
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is investigating former special counsel Jack Smith for alleged Hatch Act violations, prompted by accusations from President Trump and Republicans, though no specific evidence has been publicly presented. The OSC, which cannot prosecute criminal charges, may seek disciplinary actions or refer findings to the DOJ. The investigation follows a request from Senator Tom Cotton, who claims Smith interfered in the 2024 election, but no evidence of illegal activity has been provided. The inquiry is part of broader political tensions surrounding Smith's role in investigating Trump.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NBC News
President Trump has nominated Paul Ingrassia, a controversial former podcast host known for inflammatory remarks and far-right views, to lead the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, a position requiring Senate confirmation.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NPR
President Trump nominated Paul Ingrassia, a young lawyer with ties to antisemitic extremists and controversial figures, to lead the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, sparking criticism from Jewish groups and concerns over his extremist associations.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
President Trump nominated Paul Ingrassia, a former far-right podcast host and current White House liaison to the Department of Homeland Security, to lead the Office of Special Counsel, an agency responsible for investigating public corruption and protecting federal whistle-blowers, amidst a turbulent history of the office during his administration.