Bush Campaign Finance Probe Shows DOJ Scrutiny of Democrats

Investigation Follows Republican Allegations of Misuse of Funds

Allegations of Misuse of Campaign Funds Under Investigation

The Justice Department is investigating whether Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri misused campaign funds, according to a senior congressional source with knowledge of the investigation.

The investigation stems from allegations that Bush used campaign funds for personal expenses, such as travel and rent. Bush has denied the allegations, calling them "false" and politically motivated.

The investigation is part of a broader pattern of scrutiny of Democrats by the Justice Department. In recent months, the department has opened investigations into several Democratic lawmakers, including former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

The scrutiny of Democrats by the Justice Department has been criticized by some as politically motivated. Critics say the investigations are an attempt to silence Democratic critics of the Trump administration.

The Justice Department has denied that its investigations are politically motivated. The department says that it is simply following the law and investigating allegations of wrongdoing.