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politics6 days ago•8 min saved

Bondi shifts Epstein file duties to Blanche, setting stage for new committee subpoenas

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told lawmakers she delegated oversight of the Epstein file release to Acting AG Todd Blanche, prompting Democrats on the House Oversight Committee to demand Blanche testify and even threaten subpoenas. Bondi defended the release process and the Epstein Files Transparency Act, while acknowledging redaction errors, and the episode frames Blanche (and Kash Patel) as potential targets in the ongoing congressional probe into how Epstein-related materials were handled.

via Politico|

#blanche #bondi #democrats

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Oversight Panel Accuses Minnesota Leaders of Failing to Stop Federal Fraud

A House Oversight Committee interim report alleges that Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison knew for years about widespread fraud in federally funded Minnesota social services, failed to suspend payments despite authority, and allowed hundreds of millions to billions of dollars to flow to fraudulent actors, with whistleblowers sidelined and investigations ongoing.

via House.gov|

#ellison #fraud #minnesota

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

Clinton Contempt Vote Deepens Epstein Subpoena Showdown

The House Oversight Committee voted to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for defying Epstein-related subpoenas; the measures now go to the full House for a vote before potential referral to the DOJ, with penalties up to a year in prison and $100,000 in fines. Depositions were postponed amid negotiations, highlighting partisan tensions over access to Epstein-related records.

via Axios|

#clinton #contemptofcongress #epstein

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Trump's $7.8 Million in Foreign Earnings Raises Legal and Ethical Alarms"

Rep. Jamie Raskin criticized former President Trump on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" for allegedly receiving at least $7.8 million from foreign entities during his presidency, which could violate the Constitution's emoluments clause. The House Oversight Committee's report suggests that this figure, primarily from China, is likely just a portion of the total amount, as it only covers half of Trump's term and a fraction of his businesses. Raskin accused Trump of profiting from his office and implied that his actions were influenced by these payments, particularly from China and Saudi Arabia. He contrasted Trump's behavior with historical precedents where past presidents refused foreign gifts, and he criticized his Republican colleagues for ignoring these issues while pursuing an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

via The Hill|

##constitution #foreignspending

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"House Oversight Reveals Trump's $8 Million in Foreign Government Payments During Presidency"

House Democrats released a report revealing that Donald Trump's businesses received at least $7.8 million from foreign governments during his presidency, with the largest payments coming from China and Saudi Arabia. The report, titled "White House For Sale," was produced by the House Oversight Committee and highlights potential violations of the Constitution's Emoluments Clause. The findings contrast with Republican efforts to investigate President Biden and his family for alleged influence peddling, which have not demonstrated any financial benefit to Biden. The report calls for new disclosure rules and formal procedures for officials to seek congressional consent for retaining wealth from foreign entities.

via The New York Times|

##emolumentsclause #foreigngovernments