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Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo-Linked Account Involved in $17.6m White House Probe

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Published 20 Oct 2026, 8:39 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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[New Times] A $17.6 million transfer from a bank account linked to the Congolese government to a Texas-based security and defence company is at the centre of a White House investigation involving two associates of US President Donald Trump, The New York Times reports.

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White House Spokesperson Katie Zacharia Faces Scrutiny After Debut

Newly appointed US press secretary Katie Zacharia faces intense focus over her legal background following a brief first briefing and news of an ambassador's requested resignation.

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