Democratic lawmaker faces Justice Department investigation over personal security spending
Cori Bush told reporters Tuesday that the allegations she used federal funds for security are "simply false."
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Cori Bush told reporters Tuesday that the allegations she used federal funds for security are "simply false."
Bush, a second-term lawmaker, denied any wrongdoing and said she is “fully cooperating” with federal prosecutors
Missouri Rep. Cori Bush, part of the progressive "Squad," is under investigation by the Department of Justice. She hired her husband for security.
The Department of Justice is investigating a Democrat in the House of Representatives for allegedly misusing government funds for personal security, according to sources familiar with the matter. DOJ issued a grand jury subpoena to the House Sergeant at Arms for documents. "This is to notify you formally pursuant to rule 8 of the rules of the House of Representatives that the office of the sergeant at arms for the House of Representatives has been served with a grand jury subpoena for documents
"I can confirm that the Department of Justice is reviewing my campaign's spending on security services," Rep. Cori Bush said.