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Jake Pearson

Staff Writer, ProPublica

Jake Pearson is covering the business interests of Trump administration officials, including post-election business ventures pursued by the president's children and family company. His investigative work has ranged from uncovering fraudulent business practices of a prominent political donor to exposing abuse and mismanagement inside New York City's jails. He previously worked for the New York Daily News, NBC News, and The Associated Press.
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A DOGE aide involved in CFPB cuts owns stock prohibited by ethics laws 

Gavin Kliger, a 25-year-old DOGE employee tasked with assisting in the recent rollout of more than 1,400 RIF notices at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau owns stock in several companies overseen by the agency.

  • By Jake Pearson