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The US Justice Department is investigating allegations that UAW President Shawn Fain pressured a union official to secure financial benefits for his fiancée and her sister. A grand jury subpoenaed the union’s court-appointed monitor, and Fain denied the claims, accusing Vice President Rich Boyer of trying to influence the UAW election. The union faces renewed scrutiny after resolving a prior corruption probe in 2020.

House Republican committees are expanding their investigation into ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform, over allegations of misconduct related to foreign donations and misleading Congress about fraud-prevention practices. GOP lawmakers are requesting interviews with five ActBlue board members and documents regarding their involvement in addressing these issues, as the platform faces accusations of stonewalling and withholding subpoenaed materials.

House Republican committees are investigating ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform, over allegations of mishandling foreign donations and fraud prevention. The committees are requesting interviews with five ActBlue board members and documents related to their involvement in the platform's response to misconduct claims. ActBlue's CEO is set to testify about the platform's donor vetting practices.

The House Administration Committee is set to hold a May 19 hearing with ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones to investigate alleged security flaws on the Democratic fundraising platform, which may have allowed illegal foreign donations. The probe follows a report revealing 146 fifth-amendment claims by ActBlue staff and accusations that the company provided false information to Congress in 2023. Committee Chairman Bryan Steil accused ActBlue of incomplete subpoena compliance and inadequate fraud protections.

The House Administration Committee has scheduled a May 19 hearing with ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones to address allegations of inadequate security protocols and potential illegal foreign donations on the Democratic fundraising platform. The hearing follows a report revealing five ActBlue staff members invoked the Fifth Amendment 146 times during depositions and claims ActBlue provided false information in a 2023 letter, per a 2025 memo from its lawyers.

House Republicans are demanding ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising organization, provide internal documents related to foreign donation compliance and subpoena noncompliance. The inquiry follows concerns about potential weaknesses in ActBlue's screening processes and a New York Times report on legal risks identified by Covington & Burling.

House Republicans are demanding ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising group, comply with subpoenas and disclose internal documents related to potential fraud and foreign donation risks. The committees led by Bryan Steil, Jim Jordan, and James Comer accuse ActBlue of obstructing investigations, while ActBlue maintains its compliance with legal standards.