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The Senate Judiciary Committee is examining whether the Justice Department improperly moved to shut down an inquiry into the Clinton campaign\u2019s funding of the Steele dossier.<\/p>\n
Committee Chairman Sen. Charles E. Grassley said a whistleblower has alleged that two senior officials involved in the Justice Department\u2019s Arctic Frost investigation of President Trump previously played key roles in blocking an FBI probe into Hillary Clinton and other Democrats,\u00a0the Washington Times reported\u00a0on Friday.<\/p>\n
Grassley, a Republican from Iowa, released email exchanges from June 2019 between an unidentified FBI agent and Richard Pilger, then an official in the Justice Department\u2019s Public Integrity Section, along with J.P. Cooney, who at the time served as a prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney\u2019s Office for the District of Columbia.<\/p>\n
The emails show Pilger and Cooney rejecting the agent\u2019s questions regarding what the agent described as the \u201cunambiguous concealment\u201d of payments made by the Democratic National Committee and the Clinton campaign to fund the Steele dossier, compiled by former British intelligence officer Christopher Steele.<\/p>\n
The DNC and Hillary Clinton\u2019s 2016 presidential campaign hired the research firm Fusion GPS to help produce the dossier, which contained unverified allegations about then-GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump and saddle him with a phony scandal linking him to Russia. The payments were reported as legal expenses, obscuring the political nature of the project.<\/p>\n
In a message to a supervisor, the FBI agent said Pilger made obvious threats that the agent said were \u201cintended to have a chilling effect and stop me from asking questions\u201d about the Clinton and DNC funding, the Times reported.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn my [redacted] years of being an agent, a successful agent with a great reputation, I have never been met with such suspicion or response intended to have me go away,\u201d the FBI agent noted.<\/p>\n
Pilger, who served as director of the Justice Department\u2019s Election Crimes Branch, later played a significant role in authorizing the Arctic Frost investigation into former President Trump\u2019s conduct following the 2020 election. That probe, led by then-Special Counsel Jack Smith, resulted in Trump being indicted on election-interference charges.<\/p>\n
Cooney served as Smith\u2019s deputy during the investigation, the Times reported.<\/p>\n
In a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, Sen. Grassley requested additional records and emails related to the FBI\u2019s earlier inquiry into the DNC and Clinton campaign payments to Fusion GPS, which he said appeared to have been halted by Justice Department officials.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese records show the same partisans who rushed to cover for Clinton rabidly pursued Arctic Frost, which was a runaway train aimed directly at President Trump and the Republican political apparatus,\u201d Grassley wrote.<\/p>\n
In a June 21, 2019, email, Pilger criticized an FBI agent for seeking to open an investigation into whether payments had been concealed, accusing the agent of showing \u201cbias\u201d and acting with \u201ca rush to judgment.\u201d A week earlier, on June 14, Cooney had advised the same agent that the issue \u201cis not a good candidate to open for a false reporting case,\u201d noting that Fusion GPS had been retained by the Clinton campaign\u2019s law firm, Perkins Coie, rather than by the campaign itself.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlthough not typically what we think of as legal services, I think we would have an exceedingly difficult time proving it was a willfully false report,\u201d Cooney said in a note to the agent, the Times reported.<\/p>\n
The dossier \u2014 later discredited as a collection of unverified claims \u2014 alleged improper ties between Trump and Russia. The document circulated ahead of the 2016 presidential election and was subsequently cited by the FBI, then led by Director James Comey, to support the opening of a secret investigation into the Trump campaign.<\/p>\n
The Clinton campaign and the Democratic National Committee were not criminally investigated over the underlying payments but instead faced civil penalties after watchdog groups filed complaints with the Federal Election Commission, said the Times.<\/p>\n
In 2022, the FEC fined the Clinton campaign $8,000 and the DNC $105,000 for misreporting more than $1 million in payments to the law firm Perkins Coie, which used the funds to hire Fusion GPS.<\/p>\n
In a dramatic showdown that left the political world reeling, Tulsi Gabbard turned the tables on Congressman Adam Schiff during a Senate hearing, exposing a web of deceit and manipulation that has shaken the foundations of American politics. What started as an attempt by Schiff to discredit Gabbard as a \u201cPutin\u2019s puppet\u201d quickly spiraled into a devastating revelation of his own misdeeds, leading to one of the most significant political reversals in recent history.<\/p>\n
On the morning of the hearing, tensions ran high in the Hart Senate Building. Adam Schiff, known for his theatrical flair and aggressive stance against perceived threats to national security, arrived armed with a meticulously prepared dossier aimed at dismantling Gabbard\u2019s credibility. His staff had spent weeks compiling evidence of what they claimed were her ties to foreign adversaries, hoping to end her political career once and for all. However, Schiff had no idea that Gabbard was prepared for a fight that would expose his own questionable actions.<\/p>\n
As the clock struck 10 a.m., Gabbard entered the hearing room with a calm demeanor, carrying only a thin manila folder and a silver laptop. Her understated appearance contrasted sharply with Schiff\u2019s anxious energy, and observers sensed an impending clash. The gallery was filled with veterans and media, creating an electric atmosphere that hinted at the drama to unfold.<\/p>\n
Schiff wasted no time launching into his accusations, painting Gabbard as a threat to American intelligence. \u201cPutin\u2019s puppet has no business accessing our nation\u2019s secrets,\u201d he declared, setting the stage for what he believed would be a decisive blow against her. Gabbard, however, remained unfazed. As Schiff rattled off his claims, she took notes with a slight smile, exuding the confidence of a seasoned warrior.<\/p>\n
When it was her turn to respond, Gabbard shifted the narrative. \u201cThank you for that passionate performance,\u201d she began, subtly undermining Schiff\u2019s credibility. \u201cSince you\u2019ve raised the topic of foreign influence and propaganda, perhaps this is the perfect moment for what I call a comparative analysis.\u201d Schiff\u2019s expression shifted from confidence to concern as he realized Gabbard was about to unleash a counteroffensive.<\/p>\n
With a calm yet commanding presence, Gabbard revealed that she had spent months preparing not just to defend herself but to expose the weaponization of the intelligence community for political gain. She slid her laptop across the table, opening it with the care of someone handling sensitive ammunition. \u201cFor every lie you tell about me, I have documented evidence of two you\u2019ve told about others,\u201d she stated, her voice steady and authoritative.<\/p>\n
The room fell silent as she pulled up emails, texts, and recorded conversations that detailed Schiff\u2019s own manipulations. \u201cThis laptop contains five years of your communications, all legally obtained, all devastating.\u201d The tension in the room was palpable as Gabbard laid bare Schiff\u2019s actions, revealing a pattern of deceit that contradicted his public persona as a defender of democracy.<\/p>\n
As she presented her evidence, the atmosphere shifted dramatically. Gabbard\u2019s calm demeanor and the weight of her revelations began to erode Schiff\u2019s carefully constructed narrative. The veterans in the gallery, initially there to support Gabbard, now leaned forward, captivated by the unfolding drama.<\/p>\n
With each piece of evidence Gabbard presented, Schiff\u2019s composure crumbled. She detailed how he had misled the public about Russian collusion, revealing emails where he coordinated with media outlets to keep the narrative alive even when evidence was lacking. \u201cYou knew there was no evidence to support your claims,\u201d Gabbard asserted, her voice rising with conviction. \u201cYet you continued to lie to the American people.\u201d<\/p>\n
As the hearing progressed, the tide had completely turned. Schiff, once the aggressor, now stood exposed as a man who had abused his power, weaponizing intelligence for political advantage. Gabbard\u2019s revelations painted a clear picture of a politician more interested in maintaining his narrative than in upholding the truth.<\/p>\n
The gallery erupted in murmurs, and several senators began to distance themselves from Schiff. The atmosphere shifted from one of political theater to a reckoning, as the reality of Schiff\u2019s actions became undeniable.<\/p>\n
Just when it seemed Schiff could not be further humiliated, Gabbard revealed the most damaging piece of evidence: a FISA application that had been used to surveil her while she served in the military. \u201cYou spied on me, Congressman, while I was in uniform,\u201d she declared, her voice cutting through the chaos. The room fell silent, the gravity of her words hanging heavily in the air.<\/p>\n
The evidence showed that Schiff had used lies to justify surveillance against a fellow American, violating not only her rights but also the sanctity of the intelligence community. \u201cYou turned the awesome power of American intelligence against an American family because you couldn\u2019t accept that your political opponent was exactly what she appeared to be\u2014a patriot serving her country,\u201d she charged.<\/p>\n
As the hearing reached its climax, calls for Schiff\u2019s accountability echoed through the chamber. Senators from both parties began to call for immediate investigations into Schiff\u2019s actions, recognizing the severity of the situation. The fallout from Gabbard\u2019s revelations would undoubtedly reshape the political landscape.<\/p>\n
In the weeks following the hearing, the consequences of Schiff\u2019s actions became increasingly apparent. Investigations were launched into his conduct, revealing a pattern of abuse that extended beyond Gabbard\u2019s case. The FBI uncovered a trove of evidence detailing illegal surveillance operations targeting political opponents, journalists, and even fellow members of Congress.<\/p>\n
As the media landscape shifted, Gabbard\u2019s victory became a rallying point for those advocating for transparency and accountability in government. Whistleblowers began to come forward, emboldened by Gabbard\u2019s courage to expose corruption. The narrative that had once been dominated by Schiff\u2019s lies was now being rewritten by the truth.<\/p>\n
Gabbard\u2019s appointment as Director of National Intelligence marked a new era for the intelligence community. Her commitment to restoring integrity and accountability resonated with veterans, intelligence professionals, and the American public alike. \u201cThe cancer of corruption will be cut out completely and permanently,\u201d she promised, setting a tone of reform that echoed throughout the halls of power.<\/p>\n
The dramatic showdown between Tulsi Gabbard and Adam Schiff serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of accountability in politics. In a time when trust in government institutions is waning, Gabbard\u2019s revelations have sparked a renewed call for transparency and integrity.<\/p>\n
As the dust settles from this remarkable political battle, one thing is clear: the truth has a way of emerging, no matter how deeply it is buried. Tulsi Gabbard\u2019s unwavering dedication to her principles has not only reshaped her own career but has also set a new standard for those in positions of power. The reckoning has begun, and the American people are watching closely as the fight for truth and justice continues.<\/p>\n
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as if he were chewing on the words he couldn\u2019t quite say. \u201cThis\u2026this isn\u2019t what you should be working for,\u201d he finally managed, his voice barely above a whisper. The frustration in his eyes was palpable, but so was something else\u2014fear, perhaps, or regret.<\/p>\n
I wanted to argue, to demand why he couldn\u2019t just be proud of me, why he couldn\u2019t see the value in what I had achieved. But words failed me, lost in the haze of hurt and disappointment. Instead, I sat across from him, the kitchen table a vast, unbridgeable chasm between us.<\/p>\n
The silence stretched, thick and suffocating. It was the same silence that had enveloped our house since my mother passed away, a silence filled with unspoken grief and unresolved anger. I thought of all the nights I had come home late, quietly so as not to disturb him, and how he had never asked how my day was or if I needed anything.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou know,\u201d I started, hesitantly, \u201cI didn\u2019t do all this just for me. Mom always said\u2014\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t,\u201d he interrupted sharply, his eyes flashing with an emotion I couldn\u2019t quite decipher. \u201cDon\u2019t bring her into this.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBut she believed in me,\u201d I insisted, my voice rising. \u201cShe wanted this for me. She wanted you to want this for me.\u201d<\/p>\n
He looked at me then, really looked at me, and I saw the shadow of a man who once loved fiercely and lived fully. Yet, what remained now was a shell, hollowed out by loss and bitterness. \u201cI\u2019m trying, Sophie,\u201d he said finally, his voice cracking. \u201cBut it\u2019s hard.\u201d<\/p>\n
The admission hung in the air, raw and unexpected. It softened something in me, though the hurt was still too fresh, too deep. I realized then that while my trophy could be replaced, the years of strained silence and unvoiced pain between us could not be so easily mended.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know it\u2019s hard,\u201d I said, my voice gentle but firm. \u201cBut I\u2019m not giving up on us. I want us to be okay again, to talk. Can we try?\u201d<\/p>\n
He nodded slowly, a glimmer of hope breaking through the hardness of his gaze. \u201cYeah, maybe we can. It\u2019ll take time, though.\u201d<\/p>\n
His words were a tentative offering, and though it wasn\u2019t a promise of immediate reconciliation, it was a start. It was something to hold onto, a fragile thread of connection in the vast sea of our shared grief.<\/p>\n
As I went to my room that night, I passed by the remnants of my trophy, scattered and gleaming under the dim hallway light. I knelt down, gathering the pieces in my hands, feeling their sharp edges bite into my skin.<\/p>\n
I realized that like the trophy, our relationship was broken but not beyond repair. I carefully placed the pieces on my dresser, a reminder of the day\u2019s events and the work that lay ahead.<\/p>\n
In the quiet of my room, I resolved to turn this moment of fracture into one of healing, however long it might take. Because at the end of the day, success wasn\u2019t just about accolades or recognition; it was about the people who stood by you as you earned them, and the bonds you fought to mend even when shattered.<\/p>\n
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Astoria\u2019s presence at my husband\u2019s funeral was both a comfort and a reminder of all we had lost. She galloped with a fervor that was both passionate and terrifying, her hooves striking the ground with a rhythm that echoed through the chilled air. I had seen her run countless times, but never with such urgency.<\/p>\n
The crowd parted like a river making way for a boat. The guests gasped and many reached out in an attempt to slow her down or redirect her path, but Astoria\u2019s determination was unwavering. Her usually gentle eyes were focused and intense, a stark contrast to the mourners\u2019 sorrowful expressions.<\/p>\n
As she approached the coffin, a few brave souls tried to hold her back, but she was impossible to restrain. She rose on her hind legs, her front hooves striking the air with a grace that was both beautiful and violent. Then, with surprising precision, she brought them down upon the coffin lid. The wood splintered under her powerful strike, a sound that tore through the air like a clap of thunder.<\/p>\n
Gasps and cries filled the cemetery. People stumbled backward, their expressions a mix of shock and disbelief. Expecting to see something horrifying, I hesitated to look inside, but the pull of curiosity and fear was too strong. I moved closer, peering into the broken coffin.<\/p>\n
Instead of my husband, there lay a stranger\u2014an unfamiliar man, dressed in my husband\u2019s best suit. His hair was darker, his face gaunter, and his features sharper. My heart pounded as the realization sunk in. This was not my husband; this was an imposter.<\/p>\n
A murmur of disbelief spread through the crowd as they too peered into the coffin. Whispers of confusion and speculation filled the air. How had this happened? Where was my husband? The questions swirled around me, their answers just out of reach.<\/p>\n
Astoria, now calm, stood beside the coffin, her mission seemingly complete. Her large, soulful eyes met mine, and for a moment, I felt an understanding pass between us. She had known, somehow she had known. Her bond with my husband had transcended the grave, guiding her to uncover the truth.<\/p>\n
The officiant, who had been attempting to maintain order, now looked at me, waiting for guidance. I took a deep breath, trying to steady the torrent of emotions threatening to consume me. \u201cWe need to find him,\u201d I said, my voice stronger than I felt.<\/p>\n
The crowd, once a sea of mourners, became a collective force, galvanized by the mystery. Phone calls were made, authorities were contacted, and plans were quickly set into motion. The day that had begun in mourning had transformed into a quest for truth and justice.<\/p>\n
As people dispersed to follow leads and gather information, I remained by the shattered coffin, Astoria standing steadfast by my side. Together, we stared at the broken remains of what was meant to be a final farewell. But there would be no farewell today\u2014only hope that we would uncover the truth and find my husband, wherever he may be.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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