Two New Yorkers charged in investment scheme off Trump fundraisers
A man and woman were charged on Monday with multiple counts of fraud after allegedly breaking campaign finance laws to sell Chinese contacts access to events featuring former President Trump. Sherry Xue Li and Lianbo Wang were arrested and charged in a New York court with wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy and conspiracy to defraud the United States, as well as obstructing Federal Election Commission laws. “We allege Li an
Read MoreTrump blasts ‘Shutdown RINO’ Larry Hogan ahead of Maryland governor primary
Former President Trump denounced Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan as a Republican in name only on the eve of the state's Tuesday gubernatorial primary, when GOP officials backed by each man will vie for the party's nomination to succeed Hogan. Trump referred to Hogan, who has hit his two-term limit, as a “Shutdown RINO” due to his implementing statewide lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic. “Maryland, tomorrow is a big day. Get out and vote for Dan Cox for Governor,” Trump said in a statement. “Get rid of Shutdown RINO Larry Hogan who is trying to get another RINO into of
Read MoreIran sanctions dozens of Democratic and Republican US officials
Iran announced it has sanctioned dozens of current and former American officials on Saturday over claims they support an organization Tehran has deemed a terrorist group. The 61 political figures, both Republicans and Democrats, included former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, former National Security Adviser John Bolton and Rudy Giuliani, an attorney for former President Trump. Eleven senators and 19 House members are also included on the list. They include Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Maggie
Read MoreAmerica's lost history: The thwarting of the Freedom of Information Act
July 2022 not only marks the 246th anniversary of America's Declaration of Independence, it's also the 56th year that the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has been in existence. The Department of Justice (DoJ), the federal agency charged with ensuring FOIA is implemented across the executive branch, issued a press release commemorating FOIA's enactment, drawing on the lofty language from then-Attorney General Ramsey Clark's 1967 FOIA implementation
Read MoreEnergy & Environment — Newsom positions himself as climate leader
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has emerged as a national climate leader, spurring some presidential chatter. Today we'll also take a look at Europe as it braces for extreme heat. This is Overnight Energy & Environment, your source for the latest news focused on energy, the environment and beyond. For The Hill, we’re Rachel Frazin and Zack Budryk. Someone forward
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