The Department of Justice plans to indict Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas regarding his ties to a group of U.S. businessmen and their connections to Azerbaijan. Cuellar's house and office were raided in 2022 as part of this investigation, and he and his office have agreed to cooperate. Cuellar has stated his innocence and defended his wife's qualifications amidst the impending indictment. He previously served as a co-chair of the Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus.
Enrique Roberto "Henry" Cuellar ( KWAY-ar; born September 19, 1955) is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 28th congressional district since 2005. He is a member of the Democratic Party. His district extends from the Rio Grande to San Antonio's suburbs.Cuellar served in the Texas House of Representatives for 14 years, from 1987 to 2001, and briefly served as the Texas Secretary of State in 2001, making him, as of 2024, the most recent Democrat to have held a statewide office in Texas.Cuellar was first elected to Congress in 2004, after defeating incumbent Ciro Rodriguez in a primary challenge. He is considered a leading centrist within the House Democratic Caucus. He has since been comfortably reelected in every general election while surviving a number of competitive primary races, most notably in 2020 and 2022.In early May 2024, Cuellar was indicted for money laundering, bribery, and conspiracy charges by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Rep. Henry Cuellar and Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas have differing opinions on the state's right to enforce its immigration laws, with Cuellar advocating for federal oversight while Gonzales supports Texas' authority. A three-judge panel in New Orleans heard arguments on Texas' appeal to enforce its S.B. 4 law, which allows the arrest of illegal migrants. The Justice Department argues Texas is overstepping federal authority, while Texas asserts it will collaborate with the federal government. The law permits Texas officers to detain and deport illegal entrants, sparking debates on immigration enforcement responsibilities.
Ruben Vardanyan, a former Russian tycoon jailed in Azerbaijan on charges related to his time as a separatist figure in the Karabakh region, has started a hunger strike to demand a speedy trial. Vardanyan co-founded Troika Dialog, renounced his Russian citizenship in 2022, and moved to Karabakh, where he served as the region's state minister before being dismissed in 2023. Azerbaijan, which regained control of Karabakh in a 2020 war, arrested Vardanyan in 2023 on charges of financing terrorism and establishing armed groups. The conflict led to the displacement of 120,000 Armenians from the region.
The Department of Justice has declined to provide House Republicans with the audio recordings of President Joe Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur, citing a lack of legitimate legislative purpose in a letter from Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte. This decision has sparked a confrontation with Republicans threatening to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt. The DOJ has already handed over transcripts of the interviews, addressing Republican allegations in the impeachment inquiry. Concerns have been raised about the political motivations behind the demands for the audio files.
The US government has charged and sanctioned four Iranian nationals for carrying out a yearslong hacking campaign against US government agencies and companies. The individuals allegedly worked for a front company supporting the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Cyber Electronic Command. They used spearphishing and social engineering to carry out cyberattacks on US-based companies, including defense contractors. The Department of Treasury issued sanctions against the perpetrators and their front company. The DOJ charged the group with conspiracy to commit computer fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and wire fraud, offering a reward for information leading to their identification.
Javier Felipe Ricardo Pérez de Cuéllar de la Guerra ( PERR-ess də KWAY-yar, Spanish: [xaˈβjeɾ ˈpeɾes ðe ˈkweʝaɾ]; 19 January 1920 – 4 March 2020) was a Peruvian diplomat and politician who served as the fifth Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1982 to 1991. He later served as Prime Minister of Peru from 2000 to 2001.Pérez de Cuéllar was a member of the Club of Madrid, a group of former heads of state and government, and the Inter-American Dialogue.
Adam Bennett Schiff (born June 22, 1960) is an American lawyer, author, and politician serving as a U.S. representative from California since 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, Schiff was a member of the California State Senate from 1996 to 2000.Schiff graduated from Stanford and Harvard Law School. As an Assistant United States Attorney, he successfully prosecuted Soviet spy Richard Miller in 1993 and began running for office the following year. He represents California's 30th congressional district, which is centered in the San Gabriel Valley east of Los Angeles and includes Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, West Hollywood, and the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Hollywood, Sunland-Tujunga, Edendale, Park La Brea, Hancock Park, and Echo Park. Schiff chaired the House Intelligence Committee from 2019 to 2023 and was removed from it by Speaker Kevin McCarthy in 2023. He is on leave from the House Appropriations Committee, which he joined in 2007. He previously served on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Schiff was the lead impeachment manager in the first impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. He had previously served as the joint-lead impeachment manager in two judicial impeachments trials.Schiff is currently the Democratic Party nominee for U.S. Senator from California, aiming to succeed incumbent Laphonza Butler after Dianne Feinstein's death. He beat fellow U.S. Representatives Katie Porter and Barbara Lee for the nomination and will be facing former baseball player Steve Garvey in the 2024 election.
Cuéllar is a town in Spain.Cuellar or Cuéllar may also refer to:Cuellar (surname)
Three men were charged with terror offenses after trying to storm a police station in Yerevan, Armenia, detonating hand grenades that injured two of the attackers. The attackers were linked to the Combat Brotherhood organization, opposing the transfer of villages in the Tavush region to Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan warned that the refusal to demarcate the border could lead to a new conflict with Azerbaijan.
Mukhtar Babayev participated in an interview with The Associated Press at the Azerbaijan embassy in Washington on April 18, 2024.
Former U.S. Senator Ted Kaufman openly acknowledged that the Department of Justice was 'full of Biden people' during the Obama presidency, stating that Biden had influence in cabinet positions. Kaufman, a longtime confidante of President Biden, revealed his refusal of two major financial administration positions after leaving the Senate. He and Biden have a history dating back to 1972 when Kaufman assisted Biden's Senate campaign and later became Biden's chief of staff.
The United States has imposed sanctions on over 280 entities connected to Russia's war in Ukraine, targeting firms in China and Hong Kong. The sanctions aim to disrupt Russia's military capabilities and address concerns about growing military cooperation between China and Russia. Chinese companies accused of exporting drone parts to Russia and supplying components for Russian missile systems are among those targeted. The measures also include individuals linked to the death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny and non-Russian entities in Belgium, Azerbaijan, Slovakia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.
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