Inspector General Closes Ethics Probe Into Elaine Chao, Angering Dems

Matthew Foldi
March 5, 2021 4:50 PM

Democrats and liberal groups are calling for further action after a Tuesday report from the Department of Transportation's inspector general ended the probe into former Trump administration transportation secretary Elaine Chao without disciplinary action.

Iowa Democrat Says $15 Wage Hike ‘Will Cause Harm’ in State, Still Supports It

Matthew Foldi
March 4, 2021 6:10 PM

Iowa Democratic congresswoman Cindy Axne supports raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, even though it would have a crippling impact on small businesses in her district, she said in a Thursday interview.

Georgia Dems Backtrack on Promise to Deliver $2000 Stimulus Checks

Democrats promised Georgia wins would put $2,000 checks in the mail

Matthew Foldi
March 3, 2021 2:30 PM

On the eve of the Georgia senate runoffs, soon-to-be President Joe Biden told Georgia voters that sending Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock to the U.S. Senate would effectively put $2,000 stimulus checks in the mail.

Elizabeth Warren Abandons McKinsey Disclosure Demands

Warren gives ex-McKinsey consultant, Biden nominee a pass

Matthew Foldi
March 2, 2021 4:30 PM

During the 2020 Democratic primaries, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) was unrelenting on her demand that Pete Buttigieg reveal who his clients were when he worked for consulting giant McKinsey & Company. Beating the drum that people need "to know about possible conflicts of interest," Warren persuaded her political rival to release his client list just as he moved to the top of the Iowa polls.

Alleged Sex Pest Andrew Cuomo Hires Lawyer Who Defended Harvey Weinstein, Woody Allen

Andrew Stiles and Matthew Foldi
March 2, 2021 10:20 AM

Embattled governor Andrew Cuomo (D., N.Y.) has retained the services of a high-powered criminal defense attorney who defended Harvey Weinstein and Woody Allen against allegations of sexual assault.

Becerra Declined to Bring Humanitarian Aid on 1996 Cuba Trip

Matthew Foldi
March 2, 2021 5:00 AM

President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Health and Human Services Department rejected a request from a top human-rights group to bring humanitarian aid to Cuba on his 1996 trip to meet with dictator Fidel Castro.

Los Angeles DA Hires Anti-Cop Activist for Top Prosecutor Job

Law enforcement calls hire 'slap in the face'

Matthew Foldi
February 26, 2021 3:27 PM

Los Angeles's Democratic district attorney elevated a close political ally who has referred to the city's police as "barbarians" to one of the city's top prosecutor jobs despite her lack of required experience.

Lincoln Project Staffer May Have Violated Campaign Finance Law, Ethics Watchdog Says

Joe Schoffstall and Matthew Foldi
February 26, 2021 5:00 AM

A high-ranking Lincoln Project employee served as a paid campaign staffer for Georgia senator Jon Ossoff (D.) while he received payments from both groups, a potential violation of laws banning coordination between campaigns and super PACs.

Oregon Democrat Resigns From Legislature After Sexual Harassment Claims

'Rising star' Diego Hernandez was facing expulsion vote after investigation into harassment

Matthew Foldi
February 23, 2021 1:20 PM

An Oregon lawmaker considered a "rising star" in Democratic circles announced Sunday that he will resign from the legislature following accusations from multiple women that he created a hostile workplace.

Republicans Outraise Democrats Across the Board in January

Matthew Foldi
February 22, 2021 1:40 PM

Republicans won a clean sweep of national fundraising battles in January, outpacing their Democratic counterparts across the board in their first month as the minority in Washington, D.C.