Ohio congressional candidate Brian Poindexter (D) “was arrested for allegedly swallowing a rock of crack cocaine at a traffic stop after he was stopped by police” in 1998, according to police records obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.
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November Surprises
Trial Balloon · Ep. 192: November Surprises
Max Miller Denies Using Smart Glasses to Spy On Ex-Wife
“Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) denied using Meta Glasses to make secret recordings during a July court hearing after his ex-wife’s lawyers raised concerns that something seemed off about the congressman’s embrace of the new technology,” the New York Post reports.
Video Shows the Moment FBI Surrounded Eric Swalwell
Video obtained by the California Post shows the moment federal agents began seizing electronic devices belonging to former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) at San Francisco International Airport.
Massie Names Epstein Co-Conspirators
“Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who has been a key figure in a push to release files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in the last few years, read off over a dozen names of what he said were ‘Epstein co-conspirators’ on Monday,” NewsNation reports.
Said Massie: “On the House floor tonight, I read the names of several Epstein co-conspirators who should be investigated and prosecuted. I also began collecting 218 signatures for the discharge petition to force a vote on Epstein Files Transparency Act II.”
A $140 Million Ponzi Fraud Is Haunting the Georgia GOP
Wall Street Journal: “Nationally, Republicans face familiar midterm headwinds, from inflation to the war with Iran. Georgia’s GOP is contending with a problem notable to the Peach State: a $140-million Ponzi-scheme scandal that has ruptured the party’s ultraconservative wing.”
Kalshi Bans George Santos for Life
“Kalshi said on Monday that it would ban former Republican Rep. George Santos from using its platform for life after a federal regulator alleged that the ex-congressman made more than $17,000 by placing bets on his attendance at President Trump’s State of the Union address,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“In addition to the ban, Kalshi said its compliance department had imposed a penalty of $71,356, according to a filing on its website. It marks the first time the company has issued a lifetime ban.”
Freedom Fuel Sued Over Unpaid Deliveries
“A chain of gas stations that lowered prices last month in response to President Donald Trump’s call for cheaper fuel sparked a mystery over how it was able to sell at such a discount,” the Washington Post reports.
“A new lawsuit offers a possible answer: A fuel supplier alleges that it was not paid for gas that was ultimately delivered to stations in the Freedom Fuel Network.”
Clashes Cloud Shawn Fain’s Re-Election Bid at UAW
“Shawn Fain, the United Automobile Workers president, embarked on a re-election bid this year with much to brag about,” the New York Times reports.
“He had secured substantial contracts with top automakers, organized Volkswagen workers in Tennessee, and expanded the union’s ranks and political clout. After years of waning influence, the UAW seemed poised for a renaissance.”
“But with the election two months away, Mr. Fain is facing resistance. Former allies have turned on him. A federal monitor overseeing the union — an arrangement resulting from a 2021 court settlement to resolve a corruption scandal — has accused Mr. Fain of abusing his authority and retaliating against board members who refused to do his bidding.”
Edwards Sends Letter Refuting Ethics Censure
“Embattled North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards sent a 23-page letter to his colleagues defending himself against sexual harassment allegations that led to his decision to not run for reelection in November,” NOTUS reports.
Wrote Edwards: “Friendship is not misconduct. Generosity is not misconduct. Social interaction is not misconduct. Caring deeply about colleagues who have become important parts of your life is not misconduct.”
Mike Collins’ Former Staffer Posted KKK, Nazi Imagery
“A former staffer for Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) shared images in June and July on his X account of a swastika and one that depicts himself in Ku Klux Klan robes,” the Washington Post reports.
“The images follow other controversial actions and rhetoric from former Collins staffers and other Collins associates that have dogged his Senate campaign.”
“A number of people in Collins’s orbit have been accused of having ties to white nationalists or of making racist or antisemitic comments, and the congressman’s own social media presence has also drawn scrutiny.”
Judge Rejects Maxwell’s Effort to Overturn Conviction
“A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell’s effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence,” CBS News reports.
Three Convicted Political Scammers Want Trump Pardon
“A rise in presidential pardons for white-collar criminals has given hope to fraudsters of a different flavor,” NOTUS reports.
“Three convicted political scammers — Richard Zeitlin, William Tierney and Matt Tunstall — have formally sought pardons from President Donald Trump, seeking the same leniency the president has shown a number of felonious cryptocurrency, finance and health care executives.”
“Zeitlin, Tierney and Tunstall collectively swindled tens of thousands of Americans, including Trump supporters, of over $120 million, according to court records. Their individual schemes involved the creation, operation or support of fraudulent political committees, charitable organizations and robocall operations that employed dishonest fundraising tactics, such as adopting false identities and even impersonating Trump.”
“The trio’s requests injected new intrigue into what’s become a pardon-system free-for-all.”
How Did Max Miller’s Daughter Get Hurt?
“The most compelling clue that the injury to the 2-year-old daughter of Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) may have been inflicted and not accidental was the bruise itself: It seemed to be shaped like a handprint,” the Washington Post reports.
“The child abuse investigations that followed have engulfed the Ohio Republican’s congressional campaign, bringing national attention to a contentious custody dispute and surfacing allegations from Miller’s ex-wife, Emily Moreno, that he once held a gun to her head and on another occasion threw her against a wall. Miller, who has denied the claims, is now running for reelection under the cloud of a House ethics investigation.”
FBI Confronts Eric Swalwell at California Airport
“Former Rep. Eric Swalwell, the disgraced California politician accused of rape, was confronted by FBI agents at San Francisco International Airport, where they seized his electronics as part of a federal criminal probe,” the New York Post reports.
CNN: FBI raids former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s home, seizes devices in probe tied to sexual assault claims.
Jimmy Gomez Accuser Says He Sexually Assaulted Her
“A woman has told the House Ethics Committee that Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez sexually harassed and assaulted her, her attorneys said in a statement on Wednesday,” CNN reports.
“The Ethics Committee announced Monday that it had opened an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against Gomez, including ‘engaging in inappropriate sexual contact’ with a staffer, which would be a violation of House ethics rules.”
Kyrsten Sinema May Testify Over Alleged Affair
Politico: “The bitter personal drama surrounding Kyrsten Sinema is set for a public airing this morning in a federal courthouse in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.”
“It’s the first hearing on a lawsuit Heather Ammel filed last September claiming that Sinema — while a sitting senator in 2024 — caused the breakdown of Ammel’s marriage to her then-husband Matthew, who worked as a security guard for Sinema and a defense and national security fellow in her office.”
“Heather Ammel’s attorneys said they intend to call Sinema to the stand today along with their client and her ex-husband.”
Sexual Misconduct Scandals Pile Up in Midterms
“A pileup of sexual misconduct cases in front of the House Ethics Committee is casting more uncertainty over several races in the run-up to the midterms, giving a potential boost to Democrats despite scandals in both parties,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“Reps. Cory Mills (R-FL) and Max Miller (R-OH) are both under investigation by the secretive committee as they seek re-election, and Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) ended his bid after a probe was announced. The panel is also investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), though his seat is set to stay in his party’s column even if he loses.”
“The mounting probes could strain Republicans’ effort to hold on to the House, where they currently have a 219-212 majority, with four vacancies.”
Swalwell Confessed to Sex with Suspected Chinese Spy
“Eric Swalwell confessed to a drug-fueled sex romp with a suspected Chinese spy in newly released files that reveal the disgraced former congressman’s relationship with the woman went way deeper than previously known,” the New York Post reports.
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