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FBI Probes Rep. Ogles Amid Campaign Finance Controversy

2/18/2026

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The FBI has been investigating Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) for five months over his campaign finances and has seized his personal cell phone while seeking access to his email.
Ogles's legal team argues the investigation infringes on his legislative rights under the Speech and Debate Clause.
Federal prosecutors say they had probable cause for the warrants.
Legal experts say Ogles's claims of political bias are unfounded.
Observers question how a potential U.S. President Donald Trump administration would affect the investigation and its implications for justice.

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The FBI has been investigating Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) for five months over his campaign finances and has seized his personal cell phone while seeking access to his email.
Ogles's legal team argues the investigation infringes on his legislative rights under the Speech and Debate Clause.
Federal prosecutors say they had probable cause for the warrants.
Legal experts say Ogles's claims of political bias are unfounded.
Observers question how a potential U.S. President Donald Trump administration would affect the investigation and its implications for justice.