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Senate Confirms Colin McDonald as DOJ Fraud Division Head

3/27/2026

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McDonald Confirmed, Concerns Arise

The Senate confirmed Colin McDonald as the assistant attorney general for a new Department of Justice (DOJ) fraud division.
Critics worry the White House, led by Vice President JD Vance, could influence investigations.
Attorney General Pam Bondi praised McDonald’s experience.
Separately, a Justice Department investigation into a $2.5 billion Federal Reserve renovation found no wrongdoing, with subpoenas quashed against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

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Justice Department Acts

The Justice Department denaturalized Vladimir Volgaev (Ukraine native) and Mirelys Cabrera Diaz (Cuba native) and sued Alec Nasreddine Kassir (Lebanon native) for citizenship fraud.
Vladimir Volgaev was denaturalized for smuggling firearms and defrauding federal agencies.
Mirelys Cabrera Diaz illegally obtained citizenship after health care fraud.
Mirelys Cabrera Diaz admitted paying kickbacks for fraudulent prescriptions.
Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized the importance of honest citizenship.

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Historical Context

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice established a fraud division to combat corruption, echoing historical efforts like the 1970 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act aimed at organized crime. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized its importance amid ongoing investigations, including a $2.5 billion Federal Reserve renovation case involving Chair Jerome Powell, reinforcing the integrity of U.S. institutions.

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McDonald Confirmed, Concerns Arise

The Senate confirmed Colin McDonald as the assistant attorney general for a new Department of Justice (DOJ) fraud division.
Critics worry the White House, led by Vice President JD Vance, could influence investigations.
Attorney General Pam Bondi praised McDonald’s experience.
Separately, a Justice Department investigation into a $2.5 billion Federal Reserve renovation found no wrongdoing, with subpoenas quashed against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

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