Lawmakers have ramped up their investigation into three nonprofits connected to tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham’s funding network. They have warned that leaders of these organizations, including Singham, may be required to testify in Congress if they do not comply with subpoenas by Tuesday.
This week, the Republican-led House Ways and Means Committee reiterated its call for financial records and documents. Lawmakers are examining whether funds passing through Singham’s nonprofit network support Chinese Communist Party interests in the U.S.
Singham is among 21 individuals identified for potential questioning under oath, according to Fox News Digital sources. The list includes nonprofit executives, activists, and journalists.
Singham is among those identified for questioning as lawmakers look into possible foreign influence through his funding network.
Subpoenas target three organizations: The People’s Forum Inc., BreakThrough News, and Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. These groups have been asked to provide documents. If they refuse, their leaders will face inquiries from the committee.
Concerns arise over Singham’s financial network and alleged promotion of Chinese Communist Party propaganda. He sold his company, ThoughtWorks, for an estimated $785 million in 2017 and resides in Shanghai.
The investigation found $22.44 million flowed to The People’s Forum, $16.76 million to Tricontinental, and $1.098 million to BreakThrough News. In total, $40.3 million was received by these nonprofits.
The committee questions if current tax laws effectively shield against foreign influence in nonprofits and whether they should be strengthened.
Federal authorities are also investigating Singham for wire and bank fraud, money laundering, and other financial offenses in the Southern District of New York. No charges have been made yet.
Responses from Involved Parties
BreakThrough News, in an October 9 statement, criticized the committee’s actions, deeming them an attack on their journalists’ political views. They claimed independence in editorial decisions and emphasized their major donations come from U.S. groups.
Hosts on BreakThrough News’ BT Live program denounced the investigation, expressing concern over individual subpoenas if they do not cooperate. They urged supporters to oppose the investigation and contribute to their legal fund.
Prominent left-wing figures, including Twitch streamer Hasan Piker and CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin, compared the probe to McCarthyism. They labeled it as an attack on independent journalism.
The Congressional Investigation
The probe began with requests for records from The People’s Forum in September 2025. It expanded in 2026 to include BreakThrough News and Tricontinental.
Organizations have objected to the subpoenas, arguing violations of First Amendment rights. They equate the probes to historical investigations for communist influence.
Attorneys for BreakThrough News and The People’s Forum, while opposing the subpoenas, are open to responding if the committee narrows its demands. Meanwhile, the committee insists the investigation pertains to financial matters, not political views.
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