Good news, bad news, I guess. The blows keep coming for Donald Trump's retribution campaign. For the second time in two weeks, a grand jury refused to indict New York Attorney General Tish James for mortgage fraud.That news, according to two sources familiar with the presentation of evidence in this case. The DOJ has been trying to refile this case against Tish James after it was dismissed by a federal judge who ruled that the appointment of Donald Trump's handpicked US attorney, Lindseay Haligan, was unlaw ...

Trump encouraged mortgage fraud case against New York Attorney General Leticia James is such a colossal prosecutorial nothing failure for his Department of Justice that it has already come up short collapsed two times. It was first dismissed because DOJ unlawfully appointed prosecutor Lindseay Halligan in the Eastern District of Virginia. She was of course appointed when the US attorney who was supposed to be there resigned suddenly under pressure after he resisted bringing the cases against Jim Comey and T ...

Chances are you're not too familiar with the name Bill Py. So, I'll tell you who he is. He is the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, a major Trump confidant, and the guy who just keeps happening to find and refer mortgage related probes for critics who've been in Trump's crosshairs.PY, who some call little Trump, is facing new questions over the removal of Fanny May watch dogs, who were investigating how he obtained the mortgage records of key Democrats, including New York Attorney General Leticia ...

Let's go to MSNBC congressional reporter Michael Schnell and USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page as well as former federal prosecutor and criminal defense attorney Duncan Levven. Michael, what are we hearing from the congressman? >> Yeah, Anna, the congressman very defiant and denying these allegations against him. So, we first saw a statement from him shortly after these news this news broke of this allegation, saying he was actually surprised that it took so long for the president to go after him ...

There is new reporting today that one of Trump's top henchmen is moving full steam ahead on targeting another Democratic lawmaker. According to NBC News, Bill Py, he's a director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, has referred Congressman Eric Swallwell for a federal criminal probe over alleged mortgage fraud. He is the fourth Democratic official to face mortgage fraud allegations in recent months. ...

Legal & Political - Trump seeks prosecution of opponents for mortgage fraud, a rare crime [1]

I mean, James was charged with two counts. One for bank fraud and another for making false statements to a financial institution. But what that really means in layman's terms, I guess, is is mortgage fraud.Now, that is ringing a bell for you. That is because that has become the Trump gingup charge of choice, mortgage fraud. Trump appointed this guy, Bill Py, to be his little lackey over as the director of the Federal Housing Finance Associ agency.And even though that agency is in charge of monitoring the ma ...

Breaking news about another one of Donald Trump's critics and perceived enemies being targeted today, this afternoon, right now, for criminal prosecution. Two people familiar with the proceedings telling MSNBC that acting US Attorney Lindseay Haligan has presented evidence to bring criminal charges against New York Attorney General Leticia James to a grand jury. Sources telling MSNBC that the office is currently awaiting the grand jury's decision on whether or not to indict James on charges of mortgage frau ...

Justice Department & Political Targeting - The report suggests a pattern of weaponizing the Justice Department by Trump against perceived enemies, using mortgage fraud allegations [1][3] - Key figures like Attorney General Leticia James were targeted with mortgage fraud accusations, followed by public pressure for resignation before any formal prosecution [3][4] - Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia investigated Leticia James for 5 months but found no clear evidence of wrongdoing, leading to a declined indictment [5] - The US Attorney in charge of the Eastern District of Virginia, Eric Seabird, resigned, reportedly forced out for not indicting James [6] Political Interference & Abuse of Power - The core issue is the alleged forcing out of a federal prosecutor for not pursuing criminal charges against a political opponent without sufficient evidence [7][9] - Senator Tim Kaine highlights the importance of the Eastern District of Virginia, overseeing national security and terrorism cases, raising concerns about installing a political loyalist [20][22] - Concerns are raised about potential political interference in the appointment of prosecutors, potentially compromising the integrity of justice [19][23] Nomination & Vetting Process - Virginia's process for recommending US Attorney candidates involves a panel of former US attorneys and bipartisan support, with recommendations sent to the White House [13][14] - Trump's administration vetted and nominated individuals who were later pressured to act against their oaths of office [16][17] - The blue slip process, involving home state senators' approval, is crucial to prevent unqualified individuals from being appointed for political purposes [23][24]

Political and Legal Aspects - The Trump administration sought Supreme Court permission to fire Lisa Cook, the only Black woman on the Federal Reserve Board, alleging mortgage fraud [1] - The allegations against Cook, Schiff, and James originate from Bill Py, a Trump donor overseeing US mortgage markets, raising concerns about weaponization of government resources [3][4][5] - NBC News reported that financial documents contradict the claims against Cook, indicating the Atlanta condo was declared as a second home [10] - Mortgage fraud investigations into Leticia James are also at a standstill due to insufficient evidence for conviction [11] - Experts suggest that inconsistencies in home loan filings do not necessarily indicate fraud, as demonstrated by Scott Bessant's case [14] Ethical Concerns - Bill Py's parents allegedly claimed homestead exemptions for residences in both Michigan and Florida since 2020, potentially benefiting from the same kind of dubious housing claims [15][16] - The Wall Street Journal's conservative editorial board criticized Py's actions as government weaponization, calling it an ominous turn in political lawfare [9] Financial Regulation and Oversight - Bill Py, as the head of the Federal Housing Finance Authority, is responsible for overseeing US mortgage markets and ensuring safety and soundness [5][8]