Impeachment

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Rio de Janeiro state police arrested outgoing Mayor Marcelo Crivella on Tuesday in connection with an alleged kickbacks scheme, yet another show of political turmoil in Brazil’s postcard city. The evangelical pastor turned politician is scheduled to leave office on Jan. 1 after losing a reelection bid to his predecessor, Eduardo Paes. Investigations earlier this year showed Crivella had close links to Rafael Alves, a businessman who was also arrested on Tuesday. Alves reportedly promised government contracts in exchange for payments, police and prosecutors said. Alves never held an official position, but his brother was the head of the city’s tourism office and he held frequent meetings with Crivella. Investigators alleged that Alves was the person who decided which companies would be awarded contracts. … [Read more...] about Rio de Janeiro police arrest evangelical Mayor Crivella

Congressional Republicans have pledged to launch several investigations into the Biden administration if they retake a majority in Congress during November's midterm elections. The GOP remains favored to win a narrow majority in the House of Representatives, and party leaders have made it clear they hope to wield their power to investigate President Joe Biden, his family and aspects of his administration. Republican promises of Biden investigations come after years of decrying investigations into former President Donald Trump as politically motivated. Trump has faced several investigations surrounding the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, his businesses and now over classified documents. The investigations have hampered his public image among Democrats and independents—though he remains popular among the GOP. Here is the full list of investigations that Republicans pledge to launch if they retake the House. President Joe Biden and His Son Republicans have long promised … [Read more...] about Full list of people Republicans plan to investigate after midterms