Carolyn Maloney

FBI Investigates DeJoy Over Alleged Straw Donor Campaign Finance Scheme

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The FBI launched an investigation into Postmaster General Louis DeJoy over allegations that he orchestrated an illegal straw donor campaign finance scheme at his former company, New Breed Logistics. Former employees told the Washington Post that DeJoy pressured them to make political donations to …

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DeJoy House Testimony Refuses to Restore Mail Sorting Machines Despite Court Concerns

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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified before the House Oversight and Reform Committee in a contentious marathon hearing where he repeatedly refused to restore mail sorting machines that had been removed or disconnected under his leadership, despite widespread mail delays and concerns about the …

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Trump Removes Glenn Fine from Pentagon IG, Blocking $2 Trillion CARES Act Oversight

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President Trump removed Glenn Fine from his position as acting inspector general for the Defense Department on April 7, 2020, just one week after Fine was selected to chair the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee tasked with overseeing the $2.2 trillion CARES Act stimulus spending. The …

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Records show at least ~$1.75–$2.0M in Secret Service spending at Trump properties during presidency

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FOIA-released records compiled by watchdogs show the Secret Service spent nearly $2 million at Trump-owned properties while protecting the president and his family. A 2020 DHS OIG report on the Scotland trip documented specific Turnberry payments but noted incomplete cost capture due to system …

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