A grand jury in Virginia has subpoenaed a Virginia law firm where one of the daughters of Rep. Jefferson (LA-02) once worked. Also, a judge has put the sentencing of a former congressional aide, Brett Pffefer, from March till May (the aid plead guilty to two felony charges, including aiding and abetting the solicitation of bribes).

Why is this important?Well, to get a lighter sentence, Jack Abramoff has to show that he's cooperating with authorities. Abbe Lowell, his lawyer, says,We will name names. We will provide the public with evidence of what is going on out there,...

ABC News reports that prosecutors and defense attorneys for Jack Abramoff are asking for a delay in his Florida sentencing while Jack helps D.O.J. investigate broader government corruption allegations.This news has got to rattle a few cages (a...

Ronnie Earle has issued subpoenas surrounding donations to DeLay and former Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R-CA), who recently plead guilty to accepting bribes for government business and other favors, reports the AP.The subpoenas center on a...

Texas prosecutors who have charged DeLay with campaign finance law violations are digging deeper and trying to piece together a $15,000 contribution to TRMPAC from a California based defense contractor--the same contractor that bought disgrace...

How many members of Congress will go down now?Former Rep. Duke Cunningham, according to TIME, wore a wire.Think Progress had it right. ...