Fox News Politics Newsletter: Schiff Flagged for Potential Mortgage Fraud by Trump Official
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here's what's happening- Jill Biden 'work husband' pleads Fifth Amendment, dodges House GOP cover-up probe questions- Israel strikes Syria's military headquarters as the regime clashes with Druze civilians- Senate marches toward passing Trump's $9B clawback bill after dramatic late-night votesSen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., has been referred to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution regarding mortgage documents.The director of the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche in May citing alleged misconduct by Schiff, who owns homes in California and Maryland."Based on media reports, Mr. Adam B. Schiff has, in multiple instances, falsified bank documents and property records to acquire more favorable loan terms, impacting payments from 2003-2019 for a Potomac, Maryland-based property," FHFA Director William Pulte wrote in the letter, which Fox News obtained on Wednesday. "As regulator of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks, we take very seriously allegations of mortgage fraud or other criminal activity. Such misconduct jeopardizes the safety and soundness of FHFAs regulated entities and the security and stability of the U.S. mortgage market" READ MORE.DIPLOMATIC DEMOLITION: 'It's sort of scary': Officials flag surprising revelations from deep State Department cutsPINK SLIP POLITICS: Trump's controversial plan to fire federal workers finds favor with Supreme CourtNO MORE SECRETS: Bondi should release 'credible' Epstein files, Trump saysLEGAL SHELL GAME: Judge weighs Abrego Garcia detention status as Trump admin confirms plans to immediately deport himHHS SHAKEUP: RFK Jr. fires two top aides at HHSLOYALTY FIRST: Loyal Jill Biden aide arrives for sworn deposition in Comer's cover-up probeHIDING THE DECLINE: Jill Biden's 'work husband' pleads Fifth Amendment, dodges House GOP cover-up probe questionsOVERRULED: Conservative legal group presses agency to act on Trumps voter citizenship mandate despite court injunctionsFAITH TAKES PRIORITY: EXCLUSIVE: Trump admin strengthens religious accommodations in federal workforceTRIPLE THREAT RISING: Japan says China, North Korea and Russia represent biggest threat since WWII, US is 'cornerstone of peace' in the regionBLAME GAME BEGINS: Israel slams UN for ignoring aid already in Gaza while demanding moreAYATOLLAH ULTIMATUM: Iran's leader threatens 'even bigger blow' against US, Trump says he's in no rush to talkTRADE ON THE ROCKS: From bourbon to bordeaux: Trump's tariffs spill into global booze marketsBATTLE HEATS UP: Israel strikes Syria's military headquarters as theregime clashes with Druze civiliansPROMISES DELIVERED: RNC chair says 'big, beautiful bill' key part of GOP's strategy to win seats in midterm electionsSPENDING CUT SPRINT: Senate marches toward passing Trump's $9B clawback bill after dramatic late-night votesBIDEN BORDER FAILURE: FIRST ON FOX: Mother of daughter murdered by alleged MS-13 gang member speaks out in favor of new house billBENEFIT BATTLE: Workers striking by choice could lose unemployment benefits in blue states under GOP proposalFOREIGN TOURISTS PAY UP: Congress considers permanent national park fee increase for foreign visitors'SERIOUS LOWLIFE': WATCH: Adam Schiff silent after Trump accused him of mortgage fraudMESSAGE LOST: Speaker Johnson reveals Musk left MAGA ally's lengthy text hanging in 'the ether' after Trump blowupTENSIONS BOIL OVER: Dem Disorder: DNC squabbles play out in NYC mayoral race for all to seeTHE HOT SEAT: Former DC council member wins back seat months after being expelled over bribery chargeSWEET DECEPTION: Texas AG Paxton office launching investigation into M&Ms and Skittles manufacturer Mars for "deceptive" practices promising to remove artificial dyesCRYING FOUL: Ghislaine Maxwell's family insists she received unfair trial in high-profile Epstein caseTRUMP'S 'BACKUP': Aiming to give Trump 'backup,' second Republican enters swing state race for Democrat-held Senate seatPAST EXPOSED: Unearthed social media posts expose radical anti-Israel views of Mamdani's dad: 'Colonial occupation'Get the latest updates on the Trump administration and Congress, exclusive interviews and more on FoxNews.com.