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Mayor Bowser Faces Federal Probe Over Qatar Trip

11/7/2025

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  • Federal prosecutors are investigating Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser over a Qatar trip funded by the Qatari government.
  • The inquiry has lasted months and faces upheavals within the Justice Department amid tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump federalized D.C. law enforcement.
  • Bowser's office initially said the trip was funded by the D.C. Chamber of Commerce.
  • The investigation raises questions about potential bribery and campaign finance violations with no clear evidence.