Tag

Subpoenas

All articles tagged with #subpoenas

politics17 days ago•23 min saved

GOP Senator Seeks Subpoenas Over Russia‑Linked Bahamas Wedding Ties to Trump Jr.

Sen. John Curtis (R‑Utah) urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden to investigate whether their proximity to the White House was used for private financial gain, prompted by reports that Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas wedding and related celebrations; Curtis framed this as ongoing congressional oversight beyond a change in administration, citing potential foreign influence and gifts; ProPublica first reported Kremlev’s involvement, while Trump defended the arrangement as allowed and said Jr. repaid the oligarch.

via nypost.com|

#congressional-oversight #hunter-biden #politics

politics18 days ago•9 min saved

California ballots head for mailboxes as federal interference rhetoric lingers

As California moves to mail out millions of ballots, officials welcome USPS assurances of normal ballot processing despite a Trump-era push of noncitizen-voter claims, subpoenas, and investigations tied to voter rolls. While Homeland Security and DOJ actions targeting alleged noncitizens have drawn scrutiny and been challenged in court, California leaders and independent experts stress that voter fraud is exceedingly rare and that California elections will remain safe, secure, and transparent despite ongoing federal efforts to cast doubt on the system.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california-elections #homeland-security #politics

politics22 days ago•4 min saved

Congress Holds Leon Black in Contempt Over Epstein Subpoena Fight

The House Oversight Committee unanimously voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in criminal contempt for refusing to appear for a deposition and to turn over nondisclosure agreements tied to Jeffrey Epstein, a move that could lead to federal charges and underscores Congress’s intensified focus on Epstein’s ties ahead of the midterms. Black has argued the subpoenas are invalid and has sued the committee, while investigators seek materials about his dealings with Epstein.

via The New York Times|

#contempt-of-congress #epstein #house-oversight-committee

politics23 days ago•7 min saved

US House Holds Leon Black in Contempt Over Epstein Subpoena

The US House unanimously voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt for defying a subpoena tied to its Epstein investigation; the measure moves to the DOJ for possible criminal prosecution, while Black's lawyers call the move outrageous.

via BBC|

#contempt-of-congress #house-oversight-committee #jeffrey-epstein

politics23 days ago•5 min saved

Congress moves to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoenas

The House voted to hold former Apollo Global Management CEO Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying Epstein-related subpoenas, setting the stage for a DOJ criminal referral after a 41-0 committee vote and unanimous House action; Black did not appear for a deposition and provided only one NDA while withholding others, and he has challenged the subpoenas in court. The DOJ will review the referral and could prosecute, with contempt carrying potential penalties of up to a year in prison if convicted.

via CNBC|

#contempt #doj #epstein

politics23 days ago•38 min saved

House Holds Leon Black in Contempt Over Epstein Subpoenas

The House voted unanimously to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt for defying two congressional subpoenas tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, sending the matter to the DOJ for potential charges—the first contempt ruling in the Oversight Committee’s Epstein probe. The broader Capitol Hill agenda remains crowded, with talks on permitting reform, potential renewal deadlines for Section 702 surveillance, and ongoing debates over AI regulation and committee leadership as lawmakers head toward the midterms.

via Politico|

#contempt-of-congress #epstein #leon-black

politics24 days ago•5 min saved

House panel moves to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoenas

The House Oversight Committee unanimously voted to recommend contempt of Congress for former Apollo Global Management CEO Leon Black after he refused to comply with Epstein-related subpoenas and to testify. Black has sued to block enforcement, while the panel says subpoenas carry the force of law and will press for reforms exposed by the Epstein probe.

via CNBC|

#contempt-of-congress #epstein #house-oversight

politics24 days ago•392 min saved

House panel moves to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein probe

The House Oversight Committee voted 41-0 to recommend that the full House hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas in its Jeffrey Epstein probe. Black, a former Apollo Global Management CEO linked to Epstein, gave a closed‑door interview in June but left early, skipped a deposition, and has sued to block the subpoenas. The next step is a House vote on the contempt resolution, expected this week. Black has said he did nothing wrong and regrets his involvement with Epstein, who died in 2019; he previously paid Epstein up to $158 million for tax and estate planning advice (2012–2017).

via NBC News|

#contempt-of-congress #house-oversight-committee #jeffrey-epstein

politics24 days ago•4 min saved

House committee pushes to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoenas

The House Oversight Committee unanimously voted 41-0 to recommend holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas tied to its Jeffrey Epstein investigation, after he refused to testify and did not produce all NDAs; Black argues the subpoenas are invalid and is suing to block them, and the panel will forward the report to the full House.

via The Guardian|

#contempt-of-congress #epstein #house-oversight-committee

politics1 month ago•11 min saved

Trump showers White House aides with $45K gifts as probes and polls shape day

President Trump reportedly gave $45,000 holiday gifts to four White House aides (including a $20,000 gift to Walt Nauta) per new disclosures, as the Justice Department broadens its Trump-Russia investigation with grand jury subpoenas and a new AP-NORC poll shows trust in federal government information has declined and become more partisan.

via AP News|

#gifts #politics #polls

politics1 month ago•251 min saved

DHS voter-fraud sweep yields only a handful of noncitizen cases

Nine states targeted in a DHS drive to purge voter rolls have produced only a small number of possible noncitizen cases, with subpoenas issued for roughly two dozen individuals (about 13 in Georgia, 2 in Washington, and ~15 in Wisconsin). DHS says the push is to root out fraud, but officials and watchdogs say the findings fall far short of the tens of thousands of noncitizen voting claims, noting many subpoenas yield limited or publicly available data and that some lists generate false positives that could chill eligible voters.

via MS NOW|

#dhs #elections #noncitizens

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Leon Black Sues House Panel Over Epstein Subpoena Tactics

Billionaire Leon Black filed a lawsuit to block the House Oversight Committee from enforcing Epstein-related subpoenas, arguing the probe is a fishing expedition and that he cooperated in a prior interview. The committee seeks information on nondisclosure agreements and Black’s alleged involvement; Black denies wrongdoing. Committee chair James Comer says the deposition will move forward with an empty chair for Black as the panel presses for answers in the Epstein case.

via NBC News|

#epstein #house-oversight-committee #lawsuit

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

Black fights Epstein subpoenas, files suit to block testimony

Billionaire investor Leon Black refused to testify before the House Oversight Committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein, instead filing a federal lawsuit in Washington challenging the committee’s subpoenas to obtain NDAs and an on-camera deposition. His team argues the disclosures would invade privacy and have no legitimate legislative purpose, framing the move as an abuse of Congressional power; the dispute could lead to contempt proceedings if the committee pursues enforcement, while Black has said his dealings with Epstein were legitimate and denies any wrongdoing.

via BBC|

#congress #epstein #leon-black

politics1 month ago•10 min saved

Trump White House readies legal playbook for looming Democratic probes

As Democrats near control of Congress, the White House is preparing a legal playbook: briefing aides, expanding executive privilege to include private advisers, and building a team led by White House counsel Will Scharf to defend against subpoenas and investigations, aided by a DOJ memo on privilege that could broaden protection for presidential communications.

via Politico|

#congressional-investigations #executive-privilege #politics

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

GOP Eyes Subpoenas in New Jersey Voter-Registration Scrutiny

House Republicans escalate their probe into New Jersey's noncitizen voter-registration issues, planning hearings and potential subpoenas if state officials don’t cooperate; Gov. Mikie Sherrill defends her administration and accuses GOP critics of political maneuvering as the inquiry expands to seek state records and further executive scrutiny.

via Fox News|

#house-judiciary-committee #mikie-sherrill #new-jersey