Tag: Political corruption
EXPLAINER: What to know about the Giuliani investigation
NEW YORK — The long-running federal investigation into Rudy Giuliani's dealings in Ukraine moved back into public view Wednesday when federal agents seized electronic...
Detroit ex-mayor’s pal wins release from prison years early
DETROIT — A Detroit contractor who got millions of dollars of city work through extortion will be released early from prison, a judge said...
Ramaphosa denies wrong in raising election campaign funds
JOHANNESBURG —
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has claimed there...
South Africa’s Ramaphosa says corruption has damaged country
JOHANNESBURG — Rampant corruption has seriously damaged South Africa's economy and people's trust in the government, President Cyril Ramaphosa testified Wednesday at a judicial...
Ethics hearing: Idaho lawmaker accused of rape pleads Fifth
BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho lawmaker facing rape allegations from a 19-year-old intern refused to answer some questions during a legislative ethics hearing Wednesday...
Man linked to Capitol riot convicted of threats to lawmakers
NEW YORK — A social media agitator was convicted Wednesday on federal charges of threatening to kill members of Congress in a verdict that...
Cheney: ‘Wishful thinking’ by Trump she won’t seek 4th term
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Speculation by former President Donald Trump that she won't seek re-election next year is “wishful thinking," Liz Cheney said Wednesday.
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US to help Guatemala train its border protection force
GUATEMALA CITY — The United States agreed Monday to train members of a Guatemalan task force responsible for protecting the country’s borders and putting...
Russian court restricts Navalny’s anti-corruption foundation
MOSCOW — A court in Moscow ruled Tuesday to restrict the activities of an organization founded by imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny pending...
Idaho lawmaker accused of rape was warned about his behavior
BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho lawmaker facing rape allegations from a 19-year-old intern was previously warned against hitting on women who work at the...
