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Irvin McCullough

Irvin McCullough is an investigator for the Government Accountability Project, specializing in Intelligence Community and military whistleblowing. He supports investigations, legislation, and litigation within GAP’s national security program.

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PLAYING WITH FIRE

Trump’s Longtime Lobbyist Has Iffy Middle East Connections

Fawaz answers all our questions about his alleged dealings with Iran, Hezbollah, and a notorious drug trafficker. But for Trump’s family lobbyist this doesn’t look good.

Zack Kopplin

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GOLD RUSH

The Shady Connections of a General Who Made It Rain in Iraq

The war hero became a shrewd businessman, but in Iraq it’s hard to do big business without making some highly dubious connections.

Zack Kopplin

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ABOUT FACE

Military Contractor Withdraws IPO After Daily Beast Reports

The company planned to sell $100 million in shares. That was before allegations of theft, security failures, animal abuse, and rigged security inspections.

Zack Kopplin

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FOLLOW THE MONEY

Did U.S. Payoffs to Iraqi Officials Open the Door for ISIS?

An investigation by the independent Government Accountability Project exposes accusations that a hidden network of corruption cost U.S. taxpayers billions.

Zack Kopplin

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COSTLY CHAOS

U.S. Paid $1B to Contractor Accused of Bigotry at Air Base

Sallyport Global was contracted to help keep Balad Air Base orderly, safe, and secure. But past and present employees say it was anything but.

Zack Kopplin

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