Category: House Oversight and Accountability Committee

House Republicans Take Aim at Federal Regulations

House Republicans took aim at federal regulations in hearings on Capitol Hill on June 14, praising Trump-era attempts at deregulation and vowing to roll back what they see as excessive regulations imposed by President Joe Biden’s administration.  Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) summarized the GOP position in his opening statement.  “The Department of Energy, the…


Top Oversight Democrat Dismisses Investigation into Biden Bribery Charges, Alleging Political Motives

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, dismissed Republicans’ ongoing investigation into bribery charges against President Joe Biden, which he said is politically motivated. In an escalating confrontation with the FBI, Republicans on the Oversight Committee led by Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) have demanded access to a document…


FBI Director Confirms Existence of Document Alleging Biden Engaged in Bribery: House GOP

FBI Director Christopher Wray has confirmed the existence of a document alleging that President Joe Biden engaged in a criminal bribery scheme with a foreign national according to Republicans on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. In a Twitter post, the panel announced that Wray had told them the document was real and offered to…


Comer to Hold Wray in Contempt if FBI Won’t Produce Documents Alleging Biden Criminal Activity

House Republicans threatened to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress if he does not produce documents related to an alleged bribery scheme involving then-Vice President Joe Biden. The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability said on May 25 that it would initiate contempt of Congress proceedings if the FBI didn’t produce FD-1023…


Comer to Hold Wray in Contempt if FBI Won’t Produce Document Alleging Biden Criminal Activity

House Republicans threatened to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress if he does not produce documents related to an alleged bribery scheme involving then-Vice President Joe Biden. The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability said on May 25 that it would initiate contempt of Congress proceedings if the FBI didn’t produce FD-1023…


Comer ‘Won’t Be Intimidated’ by Liberal Group’s Call for Investigation, Says House Oversight Committee

The House Oversight and Accountability Committee is pushing back against Facts First USA’s call for an investigation into Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), describing the liberal advocacy group’s efforts as “theatrics” meant to intimidate. “Dark money organizations are attempting to intimidate congressional investigators who are shining a light on the Biden family’s shady business schemes,”…


Informant Linked to Biden Bribery Allegations Now ‘Missing,’ Rep. Comer Says

An informant linked to allegations that President Joe Biden was involved in a quid-pro-quo bribery scheme has gone missing, according to House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.). When asked by Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo on May 14 about those accusations, Comer said, “Unfortunately, we can’t track down the informant—we’re hopeful that the…


FBI Fails to Comply With GOP Subpoena for Document Showing Alleged Biden Bribery Scheme

The FBI has failed to comply with a House Oversight and Accountability Committee subpoena for a document that allegedly implicates President Joe Biden in a pay-to-play bribery scheme. Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued the subpoena to FBI Director Christopher Wray on May 3 after a whistleblower disclosed the existence of the alleged incriminating document—an…


Top Oversight Democrat Cries Foul Over GOP’s ‘Secret’ Subpoenas in Biden Family Probe

The top Democrat on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee is accusing committee Republicans of conducting their investigation of the Biden family’s business dealings “behind a veil of secrecy,” charging that the majority party has privately issued subpoenas without providing Democrats sufficient notice. In an April 6 memo (pdf) to committee Democrats, Ranking Member Jamie…


House Oversight Committee Probes FDA’s Response to Baby Formula Shortage

Republicans on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee are pressing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for information about the agency’s response to the nationwide infant formula shortage. In a March 21 letter (pdf) to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), chair of the Subcommittee on…