US EditionDOJ opens investigation into Andrew Cuomo over pandemic testimony to Congress
- Federal authorities have launched an early-stage inquiry into former New York governor Andrew Cuomo in response to allegations concerning his testimony about the handling of Covid-19.
- The inquiry was initiated after congressional Republicans referred the matter, alleging that Cuomo had been dishonest during their probe, whereas a prior appeal to the Biden administration did not result in any investigation.
- Cuomo, who previously ran for mayor and is a competitor of the current mayor Eric Adams, has stated that he was unaware of the federal investigation and insists he gave truthful testimony regarding incidents from four years ago.
- Cuomo’s spokesperson stated that they were unaware of any such investigation and questioned the timing of the leaks, while a Justice Department official emphasized that the department has put an end to the misuse of government power.
- The Justice Department declined further comment but emphasized it will continue following facts to restore equal justice, suggesting the investigation could affect Cuomo’s political activities.
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Trump/Cuomo relationship under scrutiny in perjury probe
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Political rivals accused former Governor Andrew Cuomo of corruption, while supporters claimed the Trump administration had weaponized the Department of Justice to interfere in New York City's mayoral race. The debate intensified after federal prosecutors began an investigation into whether Cuomo lied to Congress about nursing home deaths during COVID. Federal law makes lying to Congress a crime punishable by up to five y…
Trump admin investigating fmr. top Democrat over major Covid cover-up: Report
A new report claims that President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) for allegedly lying to Congress regarding the COVID-19 nursing home deaths in New York. According to Fox News, a source familiar with the Justice Department’s investigation confirmed the probe into the former Democrat governor following a New York Times report that the U.S. attorney’s office in Washin…
DOJ Investigates Andrew Cuomo Over Alleged False Testimony on COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a criminal investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, focusing on allegations that he provided false testimony to Congress regarding his administration's handling of COVID
Special Interests Spend Big to Reshape City Council
While New York City’s campaign finance system caps how much money people can give to campaigns, there are no limits on what corporations can give to independent influence groups, which in turn can spend as much as they want to support their preferred candidates. Some of the most influential real estate and financial interests in the city have coalesced behind former Governor Andrew Cuomo, flooding an independent expenditure committee called Fix …
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