House Republicans Subpoena ActBlue Staff Over Fraud Investigation

House Republicans have intensified their investigation into ActBlue, the Democratic fundraising platform, by issuing subpoenas to two senior employees, including former Vice President of Customer Service Alyssa Twomey, over allegations of accepting fraudulent and potentially foreign donations. GOP lawmakers, including Reps. Jim Jordan, Bryan Steil, and James Comer, argue the subpoenas are necessary for legislative oversight and reject ActBlue's claims that the probe is partisan or unconstitutional. The investigation follows an executive order by President Donald Trump directing the Justice Department to probe foreign straw donations in online fundraising, specifically naming ActBlue. Internal documents cited by Republicans reveal that ActBlue allegedly weakened its fraud-prevention standards twice in 2024 and trained staff to favor accepting contributions rather than scrutinizing them, raising concerns about election integrity. ActBlue has criticized the investigation as politically motivated, demanding the congressional committees delay testimony until the DOJ completes its probe, which the House GOP has refused. The congressional investigation and DOJ probe are running in parallel, with Republicans emphasizing the importance of preventing illicit contributions from foreign and domestic sources.