Democrats have previously raised concerns about former Republican Rep. Billy Long’s ties to firms at odds with the IRS.

Colin Carroll, chief of staff to deputy Defense secretary Stephen Feinberg, was suspended a day after two other political appointees were placed on leave.

Leading Republicans have long accused the Counter Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference office of silencing conservative voices.

Economic fallout: The World Trade Organization said today that the world’s outlook for commerce this year is crumbling, with ...