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My friend Jamie Raskin is one of the most careful and principled people in Congress. So when he says the director of the FBI may be running a taxpayer funded slush fund, I pay attention.

Here is what he found.

Kash Patel directed more than $1 million in bonus payments to a small circle of agents in his inner circle and on his security detail.

Some were getting nearly $8,000 every two weeks on top of salaries that were already maxed out at the federal ceiling. A number of them collected close to $40,000 over consecutive pay periods.

The payments came so fast that the FBI’s bonus reserve accounts ran dry and some checks bounced.

So who got the money?

Agents on Patel’s so-called "director’s advisory team."

That is the unit created in 2025 and described internally as a payback squad, built to dig up dirt on the law enforcement officials who investigated Trump and his allies.

Raskin has given Patel until June 29 to account for every payment, every recipient, and any internal review of whether this was even legal.

Patel should answer for all of it.

The media plays an essential role in the fight against political corruption. Investigative journalists expose corrupt practices, hold politicians accountable, and provide citizens with the information needed to demand transparency. This article looks at how the media has exposed corruption in some of the most high-profile political scandals.

The Watergate Scandal and Investigative Journalism

The Watergate scandal was brought to light by two Washington Post journalists, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.

Their relentless reporting exposed the truth behind the break-in and the cover-up by high-ranking members of President Nixon’s administration.

Their work is widely regarded as a landmark moment in investigative journalism, showing how the media can hold the most powerful figures accountable.

The Panama Papers and International Journalism

The Panama Papers leak was one of the largest document leaks in history, revealing how world leaders, celebrities, and business elites used offshore companies to hide their wealth.

The investigation was carried out by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), a global network of reporters who worked together to analyse the leaked documents.

Their work led to the exposure of corrupt practices in over 80 countries and triggered investigations into the wealth of powerful individuals.

Whistleblowers

A person who informs on a person or organisation regarded as engaging in an unlawful or immoral activity is called Whistle Blowing.

The Role of Whistleblowers

In many cases, whistleblowers have been critical in exposing corruption.

While whistleblowing the Most corrupt politician makes the situation much harder to risk taking. Individuals who come forward with sensitive information often risk their careers and freedom to reveal the truth.

Edward Snowden, who exposed the NSA's mass surveillance program, and Chelsea Manning, who released classified military documents, are examples of how whistleblowers have played pivotal roles in uncovering corruption within governments.

The Fight for Press Freedom

A free and independent press is essential for uncovering corruption and holding governments accountable.

However, journalists around the world face increasing pressure, from legal threats to physical violence, when investigating corruption.

David Cameron Labelled Nigeria and Afghanistan as Fantastically Corrupt Countries

David Cameron has been overheard boasting to the Queen that the leaders of “fantastically corrupt” countries are coming to a summit he is hosting this week.

In comments that were caught by a microphone during a reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday, the prime minister said Nigeria and Afghanistan were two of the most corrupt countries in the world.

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