American lawyer and political figure
California Governor Gavin Newsom has said federal agents have contacted friends, former staff and donors tied to him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and has accused President Donald Trump of ordering a politically motivated investigation as he considers a 2028 presidential run. Multiple outlets report the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California has been handling separate inquiries that began with local whistleblower tips, including probes into the first partner’s taxes and former chief of staff Dana Williamson, who pleaded guilty to federal charges.
The Associated Press reports that Frank Carone, a former top adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, his brother, and two others have been taken into custody as part of an investigation into a bribery scheme tied to a city contract. Indictments are expected to be unsealed today. Carone served as Adams’ chief of staff and helped secure his 2021 victory.