Democrats claim ‘smear’ as Trump FBI pushes for release of Eric Swalwell file

California governor contender not accused of wrongdoing in decade-old inquiry into suspected Chinese agent The Trump administration has reportedly been pushing to release records from an FBI investigation related to Eric Swalwell and alleged links to a Chinese agent as the Democratic congressman makes gains in the California governor’s race. The Washington…

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• California governor contender not accused of wrongdoing in decade-old inquiry into suspected Chinese agent The Trump administration has reportedly been pushing to release records from an FBI…
• The Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing “three people familiar with the effort”, that FBI director Kash Patel is pushing to release the files, even though there is no public evidence of…
• The records stem from a decade-old investigation into a suspected spy who had developed relationships with US politicians and assisted Swalwell with fundraising.
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Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• California governor contender not accused of wrongdoing in decade-old inquiry into suspected Chinese agent The Trump administration has reportedly been pushing to release records from an FBI…
• The Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing “three people familiar with the effort”, that FBI director Kash Patel is pushing to release the files, even though there is no public evidence of…
• The records stem from a decade-old investigation into a suspected spy who had developed relationships with US politicians and assisted Swalwell with fundraising.
• Continue reading...

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• California governor contender not accused of wrongdoing in decade-old inquiry into suspected Chinese agent The Trump administration has reportedly been pushing to release records from an FBI…
• The Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing “three people familiar with the effort”, that FBI director Kash Patel is pushing to release the files, even though there is no public evidence of…
• The records stem from a decade-old investigation into a suspected spy who had developed relationships with US politicians and assisted Swalwell with fundraising.