Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust
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- Bernie Sanders’ anti-Netflix crusade hits the skids after filings expose awkward twist
Senator Bernie Sanders' campaign used funds to pay for a Netflix subscription despite his criticism of the company's tax practices. Sanders has repeatedly criticized Netflix for allegedly not paying its fair share of taxes and raising prices on consumers. The senator's campaign paid $46.79 a month for the subscription from January to March.
- Xavier Becerra pressed on 'rumors' he knew about Eric Swalwell's alleged misconduct during CA governor debate
California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra faced scrutiny during a debate over his knowledge of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's alleged sexual misconduct. Becerra dismissed 'rumors' about Swalwell's actions, stating they are not facts and require law enforcement investigation. Swalwell, who resigned from Congress and dropped out of the gubernatorial race, faces multiple investigations and ethics complaints, including allegations of leveraging his position to promote a political fundraising startup.
- EXCLUSIVE: Eric Swalwell hit with fresh complaint over alleged use of House office to boost his business
Former Rep. Eric Swalwell faces a new ethics complaint alleging he used his congressional position to promote his AI political fundraising startup, Findraiser, alongside his former chief of staff and co-founder Yardena Wolf. The complaint, filed by conservative watchdog FACT, urges the Justice Department to investigate potential misuse of office, adding to ongoing sexual misconduct investigations against Swalwell.