US Corruption - Page 9

May 13, 2026

Dems under fire for ‘malign Chinese influence’ as shocking spy mayor donations uncovered: ‘How many more?’

California Mayor Eileen Wang agreed to plead guilty to acting as a Chinese agent, and FEC filings show donations allegedly tied to her went to Democrats.

May 12, 2026

Attorney raises broader concerns after mayor admits to acting as Chinese agent in shocking case

Former Arcadia, California, Mayor Eileen Wang agreed to plead guilty to acting as an agent of China's government, prompting calls for a broader review.

May 11, 2026

Stacey Abrams hit with subpoena in alleged campaign finance violations saga: 'No one is above the law'

The Georgia Senate ramps up its investigation into alleged campaign finance violations linked to Stacey Abrams' New Georgia Project voter outreach group.

May 11, 2026

Members of Congress using online prediction markets? Don't bet on it

The Senate voted unanimously to ban prediction markets for senators and aides, while a broader congressional stock trading ban remains seemingly out of reach.

May 11, 2026

Xi's anti-corruption crackdown sentences former Chinese defense ministers to death

Two former Chinese defense ministers were sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for corruption, marking a severe blow in Xi's military purge.

May 11, 2026

Mexican senator accuses Sheinbaum of shielding ‘narco-politicians’ after US cartel indictment

Mexican Sen. Lilly Téllez accuses President Sheinbaum's government of protecting alleged "narco-politicians" indicted for Sinaloa cartel ties.

May 9, 2026

Dems blast Trump over Virginia FBI raid, but probe started under his predecessor

The FBI raided Virginia Senate leader Louise Lucas' office and cannabis dispensary, sparking accusations of political prosecution from Democrats.

May 8, 2026

Jack Smith escalates Trump DOJ clash with blistering private event rebuke

Former special counsel Jack Smith reportedly accused the DOJ of corruption and political weaponization during a fiery private dinner speech in Washington.

May 8, 2026

Dem donor’s massive taxpayer-funded payday blows up into felony case roiling state politics

Michigan's attorney general charges major Democratic donor Fay Beydoun with 16 felonies, alleging she used a $20 million state grant to enrich herself.

May 7, 2026

Top Spanberger ally targeted in FBI corruption probe has long history of controversy

The FBI raided the office of Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, who has faced a federal corruption and illegal marijuana sales probe for years.