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Cori Bush Faces Federal Investigation Over Campaign Spending Scandal

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Find out why Missouri Rep. Cori Bush's campaign spending is under the spotlight of the Justice Department!

Missouri Democratic House member, Cori Bush, has found herself in hot water as the Justice Department launches an investigation into the alleged misuse of campaign funds for security services. Bush confirmed that the probe includes the hiring of her husband as a security provider, sparking controversy and raising questions about financial transparency in political campaigns. Denying any wrongdoing, Bush defends her decision to allocate campaign resources to her spouse, emphasizing the importance of personal security in her position.

As part of the progressive 'Squad,' Cori Bush's actions have drawn both support and criticism. Her recent votes alongside Rep. Rashida Tlaib against bills aimed at barring individuals associated with Hamas have sparked debates within Congress. Additionally, Bush's firm stance on the issue, including hiring her husband as a security guard amidst the investigation, has raised eyebrows and led to further scrutiny.

Cori Bush's campaign spending habits have come under intense scrutiny, with the revelation that her husband received an additional $17,500 from her campaign funds. The total amount paid to her husband has now reached $120,000, further intensifying the ongoing investigation and public interest in the case.

Despite the ongoing controversies and investigations, Cori Bush remains steadfast in defending her decisions, highlighting the importance of personal security and emphasizing the need for transparency in campaign spending. The outcome of the Justice Department probe and Bush's response will continue to shape the public's perception of her actions and decisions.

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Justice department investigating Democrat Cori Bush's spending on ... (BBC News)

Democratic House member Cori Bush is under federal investigation for allegedly using campaign money improperly on security services.

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Rep. Cori Bush is under investigation after hiring husband as security (NPR)

Missouri Democrat Rep. Cori Bush says she is under federal investigation for using campaign funds to hire her husband to provide her security.

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US Representative Cori Bush says Justice Dept probing her security ... (Reuters)

Democratic U.S. Representative Cori Bush said on Tuesday the Justice Department is probing her campaign's spending on security, adding that she is fully ...

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Rep. Cori Bush under investigation by Justice Department over ... (CBS News)

"I can confirm that the Department of Justice is reviewing my campaign's spending on security services," Rep. Cori Bush said.

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Justice Department Investigating Cori Bush for Alleged Misuse of ... (TIME)

Rep. Bush has denied any wrongdoing in a Justice Department investigation over her campaign's spending on security services.

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Missouri Rep. Cori Bush under federal investigation after hiring ... (KCUR)

The St. Louis County Democrat said she received a federal subpoena Monday about her campaign spending related to her security. Bush's campaign has spent ...

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Missouri Rep. Cori Bush denies using tax dollars for personal ... (Missouri Independent)

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating how Missouri Democratic Rep. Cori Bush spends campaign funds, according to a statement the ...

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Justice Department investigating Rep. Cori Bush campaign's use of ... (NBC News)

Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo. is being investigated by the Justice Department for her campaign's spending on security services, she confirmed in a statement ...

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Rep. Cori Bush under DOJ, FEC and House Ethics investigation (Axios)

Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) said Tuesday she is facing investigations by the Justice Department, Federal Election Commission and House Ethics Committee into the ...

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Missouri Rep. Cori Bush denies using tax dollars for personal ... (Michigan Advance)

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating how Missouri Democratic Rep. Cori Bush spends campaign funds, according to a statement the ...

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Rep. Cori Bush is under investigation after hiring husband as security (Minnesota Public Radio News)

Missouri Democrat Rep. Cori Bush says she is under federal investigation for using campaign funds to hire her husband to provide her security.

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Rep. Cori Bush under investigation over campaign spending, hiring ... (USA TODAY)

Missouri Rep. Cori Bush, part of the progressive "Squad," is under investigation by the Department of Justice. She hired her husband for security.

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Video: GOP congressman calls Cori Bush 'loud' and says she needs ... (CNN)

CNN political commentator Jamal Simmons and Republican strategist Joseph Pinion discuss Rep. Troy Nehls' (R- TX) comments about Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO).

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Cori Bush, Rashida Tlaib are lone votes against bill to bar Hamas ... (Washington Times)

Nearly everyone in the House voted for a bill to bar from the U.S. all Hamas members and anyone involved with the Islamist terror group's Oct. 7 attack on ...

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'Squad' Democrats Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib vote against bill to ... (Fox News)

Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Rep. Cori Bush voted against HR 6679, which was also called the "No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorist Act"

Bush, Tlaib vote against bill barring Oct. 7 attackers from the U.S. (Jewish Insider)

The “No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act” would designate any members of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad and any other individuals involved in ...

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Tlaib, Cori Bush vote to allow Oct. 7 attackers into US (JNS.org)

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 422-2 to deny entry into the United States to members of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad who attacked Israel on ...

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Rep. Cori Bush is under investigation after hiring husband as security (KLCC FM Public Radio)

Missouri Democrat Rep. Cori Bush says she is under federal investigation for using campaign funds to hire her husband to provide her security.

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Cori Bush's campaign pays $17500 more to her husband, bringing ... (Fox News)

Rep. Cori Bush, who is now facing a Justice Department probe into her campaign spending on private security, paid her husband an additional $17500 from her ...

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US Rep. Cori Bush under investigation for potential misuse of ... (JURIST)

More recently, this spending has caused increased controversy as Bush has come under fire with allegations that she misused her campaign funds to pay for ...

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Cori Bush has paid her security guard husband $120000: Squad ... (Daily Mail)

Bush 's husband has collected $120000 in campaign dollars to be her personal security guard - as the Department of Justice has launched a probe into alleged ...

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Rep. Cori Bush defends hiring husband amid DOJ probe, says it ... (Fox News)

Rep. Cori Bush joined MSNBC's “The ReidOut" with Joy Reid on Wednesday for a friendly interview where she defended hiring her husband, Cortney Merritts, ...

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Tlaib, Cori Bush Vote to Allow Oct. 7 Attackers Into US - Jewish ... (Jewish Exponent)

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 422-2 on Wednesday to deny entry into the United States to non-U.S. citizen members of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic ...

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US Reps Bush, Tlaib vote no on 'redundant' bill to ban Oct. 7 terrorists (The Jerusalem Post)

The “unnecessary” bill, Tlaib said, is “just another GOP messaging bill being used to incite anti-Arab, anti-Palestinian, and anti-Muslim hatred that makes ...

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Cori Bush calls spending allegations 'baseless' (St. Louis American)

Missouri congresswoman Cori Bush said Tuesday that the Department of Justice is investigating her campaign spending on security.

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