FBI, IRS, and Postal Service Raid Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's Home in Corruption Probe

On Thursday, the FBI raided the home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao as part of a broader corruption investigation involving Oakland's waste management contractor, California Waste Solutions (CWS). Federal agents also searched the homes of CWS executives David and Andy Duong, who have been previously investigated for funneling money through straw donors to political figures, including Thao. The raids, which involved multiple federal agencies, resulted in the seizure of various items, but specific charges have yet to be filed. The investigation has prompted local leaders and the NAACP to call for Thao's resignation, while the city administration asserts that operations remain unaffected. The timing is sensitive as Thao faces a recall election following a recent surge in local crime and controversial decisions during her tenure.