Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell has confirmed that he is the subject of a federal criminal investigation concerning alleged mortgage fraud. This inquiry follows similar investigations into three other Democratic officials in recent months, including New York Attorney General Letitia James, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, and Senator Adam Schiff, all of whom have faced allegations linked to the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, referred Swalwell to the Department of Justice, alleging that he may have engaged in mortgage and tax fraud related to his Washington, D.C. residence.

Swalwell, a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, expressed little surprise at the timing of the investigation, stating, "the only thing I am surprised about is that it took him this long to come after me." He views the inquiry as part of a broader campaign by Trump to target individuals who have opposed him. The referral to the Justice Department alleges that Swalwell misrepresented his primary residence to secure several million dollars in loans and refinancing, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into potential fraud.

In a related matter, recent documents indicate that leaders within the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) terminated an FBI investigation into possible campaign finance violations by Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign. This investigation focused on the funding of opposition research firm Fusion GPS and the allegations contained in the Steele dossier against Trump. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa released internal communications suggesting that DOJ officials refused to pursue a criminal investigation despite evidence presented by FBI agents.

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) previously fined Clinton and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) for misrepresenting campaign expenditures related to payments made to Fusion GPS. Clinton campaign attorney Marc Elias acknowledged involvement with Fusion GPS, which was hired to conduct opposition research. The FBI concluded that proving willful false reporting would be challenging, leading to the decision not to initiate an investigation into the allegations.

Grassley has raised concerns about perceived partisanship in the DOJ's handling of investigations, contrasting the lack of action regarding Clinton with the aggressive pursuit of investigations into Trump and his associates. This situation underscores ongoing tensions between political figures and raises questions about the implications of using legal mechanisms as tools for political retribution.

Additionally, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) issued an apology to Trump regarding the editing of his speech in a January 6, 2021, episode of Panorama. The edit, which aired one day before the 2024 presidential election, combined segments of Trump's speech, leading to controversy and the resignation of BBC Director General Tim Davie. Trump's legal team alleged that the network attempted to interfere in the presidential election and threatened a defamation lawsuit unless a retraction was issued. The BBC acknowledged that the editing unintentionally created the impression of a continuous call for violence, highlighting the potential impact of media representation on public perception in a politically charged environment.