Trump election investigation
Republican Senators Seeking $500,000 Each in Damages Over Capitol Riot Investigation Records
Nov 12, 2025 11:55 am CST
A congressional bill ending the government shutdown includes provisions allowing eight Republican senators to sue the Justice Department for $500,000 each over privacy violations related to the Capitol riot investigation. The legislation retroactively makes obtaining senators' phone records illegal and sparked criticism from Democrats who view it as taxpayer-funded payouts for Republicans.
FBI Continues Purge of Agents Connected to Trump 2020 Election Investigation
Nov 05, 2025 05:14 pm CST
The FBI has terminated additional agents involved in investigating President Trump's 2020 election challenges, despite intervention attempts by Washington's top prosecutor. These dismissals are part of a larger personnel overhaul under Director Kash Patel, who has been accused of conducting politically motivated retribution against officials involved in investigations unpopular with the Trump administration.