Deputy Director Dan of the FBI stated that his tenure has involved repeated relaying of "shocking" discoveries related to public corruption and the political weaponization of law enforcement and intelligence operations. Dan expressed a commitment to stamping out these issues, emphasizing that investigations are being conducted "by the book and in accordance with the law" to uncover "THE TRUTH." In a statement released today, Dan indicated that the FBI, under his and the Director's leadership, is prioritizing these investigations. He conveyed the profound personal impact of these findings, stating, "what I have learned in the course of our properly predicated and necessary investigations into these aforementioned matters, has shocked me down to my core. We cannot run a Republic like this." He assured that the process would be honest and dignified, regardless of the outcome. Separately, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard criticized mainstream media coverage of newly declassified "Russiagate" documents, accusing them of failing to "deal with the truth that has been revealed," according to Fox News. In other political news, the SCORE Act, aimed at protecting student-athletes and providing certainty to colleges and universities by ending a patchwork of state laws, passed the House Commerce Committee this week, as announced by the committee's official X account. Maryland Governor Wes Moore stated this morning that his green energy agenda is not causing electricity bills to rise, asserting it is "actually helping." This statement comes as PJM reported that power plant closures are primarily due to "decarbonization policies." Bloomberg Opinion writer Abby McCloskey noted that the Republican party has facilitated easier access to child care payments, highlighting a development related to child tax credits. In Oklahoma, House Speaker has called for Ryan Walters to turn over electronic devices for an investigation, as reported by The Oklahoman. President Trump also posted a photo on X featuring himself and JD Vance, depicting them in police cars alongside an image of Barack Obama.
