6 bombshells unearthed as squashed FBI congressional corruption probe comes to light

A bombshell report from ProPublica published Tuesday shed light on a previously unreported FBI corruption probe into several lawmakers, one that unearthed several stunning revelations involving a bipartisan group of congressmen.Here are six of the most significant discoveries from ProPublica’s reporting.1. Lindsey Graham allegedly demanded $40,000 for a 45-minute “secret” steakhouse meetingThe late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) allegedly demanded $40,000 in campaign contributions in exchange for meeting with two executives and a lobbyist for Navatek, a Hawaii-based defense contractor. ProPublica learned of the meeting through an eyewitness and by reviewing thousands of pages of legal documents.Held in a “private dining room” at Charlie Palmer Steak in Washington, D.C., the dinner lasted 45 minutes, and according to Martin Kao, Navatek’s CEO, Graham was explicit in promising to steer a $10 million taxpayer-funded contract toward his company in exchange for a $100,000 campaign contribution pledge.2. James Clyburn allegedly demanded $100,000 after learning...