Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith

Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith

Former special counsel Jack Smith leaves after testifying before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump, on Jan. 22, 2026. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images House Republicans are urging the Justice Department to launch a criminal investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith,…

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Have a 401(k)? Help ProPublica Investigate What’s Really Happening to Your Money.

Have a 401(k)? Help ProPublica Investigate What’s Really Happening to Your Money.

For some employees, the 401(k) system works great: They have easy access to low-cost funds with high returns. But many participants are stuck in investments with bloated fees and pay for costly advisory services on top — and may never know it because they’ve never scrutinized their plans’ disclosures. (If you’re worried this is you,…

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Lawmakers Ask DOJ Watchdog to Investigate Alleged Drugs-for-Votes Scheme After ProPublica Report

Lawmakers Ask DOJ Watchdog to Investigate Alleged Drugs-for-Votes Scheme After ProPublica Report

Puerto Rico’s representative in Congress and four other members of the House of Representatives have asked the Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General to investigate why a federal probe into a prison drugs-for-votes scheme was abandoned after the 2024 elections.  “Credible allegations of election fraud uncovered through federal investigative work warrant serious scrutiny…

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Sen. Hawley says he’ll investigate Meta’s ‘sensual’ child chatbot policies

Sen. Hawley says he’ll investigate Meta’s ‘sensual’ child chatbot policies

This week’s Meta AI chatbot leak could have repercussions for the company beyond bad PR. On Friday, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) said the Senate Committee Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, which he chairs, will investigate the company. “Your company has acknowledged the veracity of these reports and made retractions only after this alarming content came…

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