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www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

A Left-vs.-Left House Battle, Funded by a Split Over Israel

Pro-Israel groups are financing primary challenges in heavily Democratic districts to unseat critics of Israel on the political left.
Wesley Bell, St. Louis County prosecutor, is challenging Representative Cori Bush for her House seat in Missouri. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
US politics

Justice Dept. investigating Rep. Cori Bush, D, over campaign funds

The Justice Department is investigating whether Rep. Cori Bush misused campaign funds for personal security
Bush has denied any wrongdoing and is cooperating with federal prosecutors [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
US politics

Justice Department Investigating Cori Bush for Alleged Misuse of Campaign Funds

The Department of Justice is investigating Democratic Rep. Cori Bush for allegedly misusing campaign funds to pay for private security.
A congressional ethics inquiry had previously raised questions about Bush's use of campaign funds to hire her husband as her security.
Federal law prohibits lawmakers from paying family members to work in their official offices unless they are providing legitimate services to the campaign. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

House Republican Slams Black Lawmaker's Thug Money' and Says If She Wouldn't Be So Loud All the Time, Maybe She Wouldn't Be Getting Threats': CNN

Rep. Troy Nehls accuses Rep. Cori Bush of using "thug money" for her security detail.
Rep. Bush denies wrongdoing and claims she did not use federal funds for personal security. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Ilhan Omar Accuses Republican Congressman of Using Racist' Trope Against Cori Bush: All Members of Congress Should Condemn Him'

Ilhan Omar called on Congress to condemn Rep. Troy Nehls for using a racist trope towards Cori Bush.
Cori Bush also demanded an apology from Rep. Nehls for his remarks. [ more ]
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