Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) is firing back over reports that he has been referred to the Justice Department for a potential federal criminal probe.

Bill Pulte , the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday over allegations of mortgage fraud tied to a Washington, D.C., home, NBC News first reported Thursday. Several outlets have since confirmed the possible investigation, which would make Swalwell the fourth Democratic official to be accused of mortgage fraud in recent months.

During an appearance on MSNBC’s “The Weeknight,” Swalwell late Thursday said he has yet to hear from the Justice Department, but called the allegations “false.” He also slammed similar claims against Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), New York At

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