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the article reports that House Judiciary Democrats, led by ranking member Jamie Raskin, have requested evidence from the FBI and Department of Justice (DOJ) related to an alleged bribery scandal involving Tom Homan, known as the “Border Czar” and former acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. homan is accused of accepting $50,000 in cash bribes from undercover FBI agents posing as business executives, intended to secure a large goverment contract. The investigation into Homan was recently shut down by the Trump administration, prompting Democratic lawmakers to accuse the DOJ and FBI of a cover-up designed to protect allies of former President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n

Democrats claim that recordings and sources confirm Homan’s involvement, perhaps implicating him in federal felonies including conspiracy<\/a> to commit bribery. They criticize the DOJ for lacking credibility following controversies such as the handling of Jeffrey Epstein files. the letter demands a list of evidence by September 29, although Democrats currently lack subpoena power<\/a> in the House minority. meanwhile, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Homan, accusing the Biden DOJ of politically motivated attempts to entrap Trump allies. The FBI and DOJ have not commented on the allegations.

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