Four former Glencore staffers charged with bribery offenses related to winning the commodity trading firm business in West Africa pleaded not guilty https://t.co/fZCsIYk6v5 ...

Earlier this month, Han Hak-ja was indicted for allegedly bribing the wife of Yoon Suk Yeol, a former president of South Korea. (She denies wrongdoing.) The affair deepens a crisis already engulfing her church https://t.co/KaEhAUnqUm ...

Han Hak-ja, the “True Mother” of the controversial Unification Church, faces bribery charges in South Korea https://t.co/11qc7fOc9A ...

US Politics & Policy - Marjorie Taylor Green's shift on healthcare, driven by her adult children's insurance premiums doubling, highlights a potential crack in the Republican stance on the Affordable Care Act [2][43] - The report criticizes the Trump administration's cabinet as incompetent, citing instances of officials being unprepared or unwilling to answer questions, particularly from Democrats [3][15][16] - The attorney general is accused of refusing to answer questions from Democratic senators and of potentially covering up corruption, specifically regarding an investigation into Tom H Homeman and the Jeffrey Epstein case [14][33][41] - The report highlights a situation where Tom H Homeman, allegedly took $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents, raising questions about bribery and potential corruption within the administration [19][26][33] - The report mentions the potential impact of Republican policies on healthcare costs, with millions of Americans potentially facing increased premiums or loss of coverage [44][48][55] Political Strategy & Tactics - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's strategy of ridiculing political opponents is presented as a way to dismantle movements based on "insecure masculinity" [42][43] - The report suggests that Republican senators are avoiding oversight and refusing to hold Trump appointees accountable, potentially due to loyalty to the former president [17][41] - The speaker of the House is accused of delaying the swearing-in of a new member to avoid a vote on the Epstein discharge list and of potentially covering for pedophiles [47][48] Healthcare - The expiration of Affordable Care Act tax credits could lead to a doubling of health insurance premiums for many Americans, including Marjorie Taylor Green's family [43][44] - The report suggests that some members of Congress are detached from the realities of healthcare costs because they are wealthy and do not personally shop for health insurance [50][51] - Approximately 4 million Americans are at risk of losing their health insurance coverage due to policy decisions [55]

Alleged Bribery Scheme Investigation - An FBI investigation in 2024 revealed that Tom Homan allegedly offered to secure federal contracts in exchange for cash, accepting $50,000 in an undercover sting [3] - The investigation into Homan was reportedly stalled and shut down after Trump appointees entered the Department of Justice and the FBI [4][5] - Questions remain regarding the $50,000, including whether Homan kept it or reported it on his taxes [6] - The $50,000 was government money used in the undercover operation [8] DOJ Controversies and Ethical Concerns - Concerns are raised about potential top-down pressure from Trump regarding who to investigate within the DOJ [6] - Allegations of ethical misconduct against prosecutors, including directing subordinates not to follow court orders, are under investigation [13] - An attorney general nominee allegedly directed subordinates not to follow court orders, raising ethical concerns [13] Impact on National Security and Law Enforcement - Concerns are raised that national security leads and cases may be overlooked due to resource diversion within the DOJ [21] - Resources and personnel are reportedly being reassigned from counterterrorism to immigration-related measures [20] - The diversion of resources may lead to missed opportunities in preventing domestic and international terrorism plots [21][22] Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) - There were 100 SARs (Suspicious Activity Reports) related to Jeffrey Epstein filed by banks and financial institutions [9] - Questions are raised about the investigation and findings of these SARs, which predate Epstein's prosecution [10]

Allegations of Misconduct and Conspiracy - Accusations suggest an individual, Holman, solicited bribes with promises of influence in exchange for helping people once Trump secured a second term [13] - The alleged conspiracy is considered complete upon agreement, regardless of whether the underlying offense occurred [8][11] - The administration is accused of engaging in cover-ups of illegal activities, rather than being transparent [12] Investigation and Entrapment Defense - The FBI investigation was reportedly triggered by information from the streets of Texas, not internal sources [14] - The administration's use of "entrapment" as a defense implies admission of the underlying offense [9] - Entrapment is defined as coercing someone into an action they were not predisposed to do [15] Department of Justice and Prosecution - Questions are raised regarding why the Department of Justice (DOJ) did not charge Holman [6] - The DOJ acknowledged the House Judiciary letter, while the FBI has not yet acknowledged it [5] - Concerns are expressed about the lack of aggressive prosecution of the current President of the United States [7] Detention Facilities and Contracts - A detention facility in El Paso employed approximately 700 people daily, with only 25 being federal government employees [22][23] - The majority of contracts at the detention facility are allegedly connected to Trump's associates [23][24] - Allegations suggest these contracts are part of a scheme to profit from the incarceration of people of color [24]

Security Breach & Response - X has uncovered and addressed a bribery scheme targeting its employees [1] - Suspended accounts involved in crypto scams and platform manipulation attempted to bribe staff to regain access [1] Threat Actors & Scope - The individuals are active on platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Minecraft, and Roblox [1] - The individuals are linked to criminal groups including "The Com" [1]

Political & Legal - Abbott threatens Democrats with bribery charges for stalling Texas vote [1]

Steven Coar did his first show since the announcement of its cancellation last night. He's got about a year to go until CBS shuts it down for good. The cancellation immediately raised suspicions because Paramount, the owner of CBS, is desperate for the Trump administration to appro approve its proposed merger with Sky Dance.It agreed to pay Trump $16 million to settle an utterly baseless lawsuit. Today, we learned it may be a lot more than that. Trump bragging that in addition to the 16 million, he anticipa ...