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New Pfizer Scandal Dubbed Effort to Influence the 2020 Election
The House Judiciary Committee is investigating claims that Pfizer may have delayed sharing COVID-19 vaccine results until after the 2020 presidential election. The inquiry stems from allegations by former Pfizer scientist Philip Dormitzer, who reportedly told colleagues at GSK in 2024 that senior Pfizer R&D leaders intentionally slowed clinical testing to avoid completing it before the election. Dormitzer, who joined GSK in 2021, has denied the claims, stating his comments were misinterpreted. GSK reported the allegations to federal prosecutors in New York, prompting a probe into Pfizer’s vaccine timeline.
The committee has requested documents from Pfizer and Dormitzer, asking for an interview with him by May 29, 2025. Pfizer denies the allegations, asserting that the vaccine development followed scientific protocols and FDA guidance. Meanwhile, a separate Kansas lawsuit against Pfizer for alleged false advertising about the vaccine’s safety will proceed in state court, following a federal judge’s ruling to remand the case.
Ed Martin Plans to Investigate Government Big Tech Censorship Collusion
Ed Martin, appointed as an associate deputy attorney general and pardon attorney by President Donald Trump, discussed on OAN with Matt Gaetz his plans to investigate alleged government-Big Tech collusion to censor and target individuals, framing it as a critical battle for the country's future.
"This is a street fight for the future of the country... We're going to talk about all the bad actors and prosecute them too." He says he has a whistleblower who provided information about "how government worked with big tech to target people."
He adds, "The fist thing to do is call it. Say it straight up. — We're going to talk about all the bad actors... and worry about whether they complain about the bad publicity later!"
Wisconsin Judge Pleads Not Guilty
On Thursday, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges of concealing a person from arrest and obstructing justice. The charges stem from an incident last month where Dugan allegedly helped Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, an undocumented Mexican national facing misdemeanor battery charges, avoid arrest by ICE in her courtroom. A grand jury indicted Dugan on Tuesday, and her trial is scheduled for July 21, 2025.
According to the indictment, Dugan falsely told ICE officers in April that they needed a warrant to enter her courtroom during Flores-Ruiz’s scheduled appearance. She directed the officers to the chief judge’s office to obtain a warrant and then escorted Flores-Ruiz out through a side door. Flores-Ruiz was later arrested after a foot chase, per the criminal complaint. About 200 protesters gathered outside the Milwaukee federal courthouse during Dugan’s appearance.
If convicted on both charges, Dugan faces up to six years in prison and fines of up to $350,000. Her legal team stated that Dugan has dedicated her career to upholding the rule of law and due process, maintaining her innocence and anticipating vindication in court
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DOJ Consents to Release Complete Set of J6 Footage
The Justice Department has consented to release a complete set of all archived January 6 video footage from its prosecutorial database with the court clerk, ensuring its permanent preservation.
The order, signed by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg, mandates the footage be preserved and made publicly accessible via the Clerk’s office within 30 days, addressing long-standing demands from media and defendants’ families for transparency, despite past resistance citing prosecutorial needs.
This release follows a controversial history, including a blanket pardon by President Trump on January 20, 2025, which led to the erasure of a Capitol breach case list, as reported by Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org), highlighting ongoing tensions over accountability for the 1,575 January 6 cases documented by NPR.
Vice President Vance and Secretary Rubio to Attend Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass at the Vatican on Sunday. This marks Vance’s second trip to the Vatican in recent weeks, following his meeting with Pope Francis on Easter in April 2025, the day before Francis passed away after struggling with pneumonia and other health issues.
According to Bloomberg, Vice President JD Vance, heading the delegation, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, both Catholic, will attend Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass on Sunday with their wives. It remains uncertain whether they will have a meeting with the new pope or only participate in the mass.
FBI’s Washington Field Office Disbands Corruption Squad that Aided Jack Smith’s Trump Investigations
The FBI’s Washington Field Office is disbanding its federal public corruption squad, known as "CR15," which previously supported Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into former President Donald Trump’s efforts to challenge the 2020 election results, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The unit contributed to the "Arctic Frost" investigation, which led to one of two federal criminal cases against Trump, both of which were discontinued following his election. Agents from the squad will be reassigned as part of a larger reorganization at the field office, with an FBI official confirming that public corruption cases will still be pursued.
This restructuring coincides with a shift in FBI resources toward immigration enforcement, a responsibility typically handled by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, a senior leader in the Washington Field Office was recently reassigned, though an FBI official clarified the move was not due to any adverse circumstances. Earlier this year, the Justice Department also reduced its Public Integrity Section, which had been involved in public corruption cases, including a federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams that was dropped with a judge’s ruling preventing its revival.
Stacey Young, executive director of Justice Connection, a group of Justice Department alumni, stated that the closure of the squad, alongside other cuts to public integrity units, signals a decline in efforts to combat political corruption. She noted that these changes, including reductions in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in D.C., contrast with public expectations of addressing corruption. The FBI official emphasized that the reorganization aims to adapt to new priorities while maintaining focus on public corruption investigations.
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