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AXIOS (Josephine Walker) - DOJ probe targets Reid Hoffman nonprofit tied to E. Jean Carroll case

The Department of Justice is investigating the nonprofit of billionaire Reid Hoffman, which made contributions that were partially used for E. Jean Carroll's legal expenses during her civil lawsuit against President Trump , a source familiar tells Axios. Why it matters: The investigation raises concerns about a pattern of retaliation against Trump critics while testing the independence of DOJ officials. - Hoffman, a LinkedIn co-founder, has donated millions to Democratic causes and the party over the years and is a longtime Trump critic. The president previously alleged Hoffman is a funder of "radical left" groups that promote political violence. What they're saying: "The investigation is more focused on Reid Hoffman's nonprofit,"…

The Department of Justice is investigating the nonprofit of billionaire Reid Hoffman, which made contributions that were partially used for E. Jean Carroll's legal expenses during her civil lawsuit against President Trump , a source familiar tells Axios. Why it matters: The investigation raises concerns about a pattern of retaliation against Trump critics while testing the independence of DOJ officials. - Hoffman, a LinkedIn co-founder, has donated millions to Democratic causes and the party over the years and is a longtime Trump critic. The president previously alleged Hoffman is a funder of "radical left" groups that promote political violence. What they're saying: "The investigation is more focused on Reid Hoffman's nonprofit,"…Open

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Walz Pardons Criminal Alien to Sabotage Deportation.

Democrat Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz has pardoned Jai Vang, an illegal alien from Laos convicted of aiding and abetting armed robbery in 1994.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) convened a special session to pardon an illegal alien convicted of armed robbery and thwart his deportation . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) has pardoned Jai Vang, an illegal alien from Laos convicted of aiding and abetting armed robbery in 1994. DETAIL: On Wednesday, Walz pardoned Vang following a unanimous vote by Minnesota’s Board of Pardons. Vang was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) earlier this month as part of Operation Metro Surge. He was scheduled to be deported next month, having illegally entered the United States. Vang requested a pardon, which was unanimously recommended by the Clemency Review Commission. He was arrested, tried, and convicted…Open