The report says former FBI official Nikki Floris was indicted and arrested over alleged false statements to Congress, while a separate China-related election allegation remains outside the described charges.
AOC Calls FBI and DOJ ‘Weaponized’
During a Maine campaign appearance, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused the FBI and DOJ of being weaponized and demanded investigations into the agencies’ leaders. Her remarks also revived a political fight over whether the agencies are judged by the same standard when they investigate Trump or Democrats.
Poll Error Could Put GOP at 52 Senate Seats
CNN analyst Harry Enten says a historical polling miss toward Republicans could produce a 52-48 Senate and preserve GOP control of the House.
Ex-DOJ Prosecutor’s Client Sues Michael Caputo
A former DOJ prosecutor from the office that investigated Michael Caputo now represents an inventor suing him over a $100,000 lobbying agreement. Caputo denies the claims and says the case raises a conflict question.
Emmer Blasts Senate GOP Over Stalled Trump Agenda
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer accused Senate Republicans of hiding behind vote counts while House-passed priorities, including the SAVE America Act, remain stalled.
Records Say FBI Tracked Melania, Barron Travel
Declassified records described by Fox News say the Biden-era FBI tracked Melania Trump and Barron Trump’s travel during planning for the Mar-a-Lago search and monitored Susie Wiles’ phone activity.
Burchett Plans to Block Chevalier’s Seating
Tennessee Republican Tim Burchett says he plans to challenge Darializa Avila Chevalier’s seating if she wins, citing remarks about using the American flag as a napkin.
Venezuelan Driver Shot by ICE Faces Federal Charge
Federal prosecutors charged Wilber Rafael Garces Perez after alleging he struck an ICE officer’s vehicle while trying to evade arrest in North Austin.
Judge Blocks FEMA’s Election Grant Holdback
Judge Amir Ali ruled that FEMA cannot withhold 20 percent of Homeland Security Grant Program funds over election-administration requirements, while a separate physical and cyber security rule remains in place.
Austin Bodycam Challenges Claim After ICE Shooting
Austin police bodycam footage challenges Wilbur Rafael Garces Perez’s account of what happened after an ICE officer shot him in North Austin, showing officers assisting him from a car and handcuffing him.
