Appeals court Reverses Former Congressman’s Conviction of Lying to FBI
A federal appeals court on Tuesday reversed a conviction against former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, who was accused of lying to the FBI about illegal campaign donations.
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Lawmakers Reach Agreement on Temporarily Extending FBI’s Controversial Surveillance Tool
Lawmakers reached a tentative agreement to temporarily extend one of the FBI’s most controversial surveillance tools, giving Congress more time to figure out what to do with the program.
Republican Pushes Wild Conspiracy Theory about Jan. 6 at Congressional Hearing with Wray
A U.S. House Republicans on Wednesday revived a baseless conspiracy theory that the FBI orchestrated the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol, but he added a new caveat: “ghost buses.”
Lawmakers Request Internal Review of GSA’s Decision to Choose Maryland for FBI Headquarters Site
Some lawmakers are raising questions about the federal government’s decision to choose Maryland as the site of the new FBI headquarters and are calling for an internal investigation.
Top House Republicans Ask DOJ to Investigate If Michael Cohen Committed Perjury
Two top House Republicans are urging the Justice Department to investigate whether Michael Cohen committed perjury when he testified before a congressional committee in 2019.
House Republicans Subpoena IRS, FBI Officials Involved in Hunter Biden Probe
Two Republican House committee chairmen issued subpoenas to four senior IRS officials and FBI agents who were involved in the federal investigation into Hunter Biden, they announced in a news release Monday.
Texas Republican Threatens Government Shutdown Unless Congress Enacts Crackdown at Southern Border
A hardline conservative from Texas is urging fellow Republicans to withhold money from the Department of Homeland Security unless Congress enacts a crackdown on the southern border.
DOJ Allows Lead Prosecutor in Hunter Biden Case to Testify Before Congress
The lead prosecutor in the case against President Biden’s son plans to testify publicly this fall, according to a letter sent to lawmakers on Monday.