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Investigations

Scene of the Capitol insurrection at dusk

Transparency

DHS Federal Protective Services downplayed warning signs of violence on January 6th

The day before the insurrection, the Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service (FPS) prepared statements downplaying the threat on January 6th.

Investigations

A stern-faced Donald Trump waves while boarding an airplane

Corruption

Trump properties in Indonesia received special tax status

The Indonesian government granted a special tax status to a new development that includes three Trump-branded properties earlier this month.

Investigations

Louis DeJoy testifies before the House Oversight and Reform Committee

Corruption

While many waited for holiday mail, Louis DeJoy’s old company got a “Christmas” USPS contract

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s old company, XPO Logistics, was awarded a temporary “Christmas” contract to help move mail during the holiday season

Investigations

A straight-faced Donald Trump signs a document in the Oval Office

Corruption

Trump reported making more than $1.6 billion while president

Donald Trump reported making more than $1.6 billion in outside revenue and income during his four years as President of the United States.

Investigations

Louis DeJoy testifies before the Senate Homeland Security committee via WebEx

Transparency

GOP Senate memo says DeJoy personally ordered USPS overtime cuts, contradicting DeJoy’s prior testimony

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy ordered cuts to overtime for USPS workers last summer, according to a memo sent to Republican Senate staff.

Investigations

Mike Pompeo speaks emphatically while seated on a letter chair

Transparency

Pompeo spent $10k on engraved pens for notorious “Madison Dinners”

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spent more than $10,000 in taxpayer funds on engraved Madison Dinner-branded pens that he gifted to attendees of the notorious dinner parties.

DHS Federal Protective Services downplayed warning signs of violence on January 6th

Trump properties in Indonesia received special tax status

While many waited for holiday mail, Louis DeJoy’s old company got a “Christmas” USPS contract

Trump reported making more than $1.6 billion while president

GOP Senate memo says DeJoy personally ordered USPS overtime cuts, contradicting DeJoy’s prior testimony

Pompeo spent $10k on engraved pens for notorious “Madison Dinners”

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