Justice Department investigating Democratic Rep. Cori Bush for misuse of funds, sources say
The Justice Department is investigating Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri for misuse of funds, a senior congressional source with knowledge and a source familiar with the probe told CNN, after the DOJ subpoenaed the House Sergeant at Arms Monday for documents related to the matter.
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Separately, two law enforcement sources told CNN the investigation is targeting Bush, who is the subject of a corruption probe.
According to the source familiar with the probe, the subpoena involves the misuse of funds surrounding security.
A spokesperson for the congresswoman did not respond to a request for comment on the probe.
The Justice Department declined to comment.
The House clerk on Monday read a letter on the floor from the Sergeant at Arms informing the chamber of the subpoena.
“The office of the Sergeant at Arms for the House of Representatives has been served with a grand jury subpoena for documents issued by the US Department of Justice,” the clerk said, reading from the letter.
“After consulting with the Office of General Counsel, I have determined that compliance with a subpoena is consistent with the rights and privileges of the House,” they continued.
This story and headline have been updated with additional developments.
CNN’s Evan Perez contributed to this report.
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