The FBI has conducted two searches at the University of Delaware in the past month as part of an investigation into President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents. The documents removed did not have classified markings, but required further scrutiny. The searches were arranged with the Justice Department and no warrants were issued. It is unclear what the FBI is looking for or if the investigation is related to any other ongoing probes.
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The FBI recently conducted two searches at the University of Delaware in connection with an investigation into President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents. The documents in question arrived at the university on June 6, 2012, and the FBI retrieved materials from two university locations on two different days. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear what the FBI is looking for or if any documents have been found, or if any legal action will be taken against the president.
Mike Pence has announced he will fight a subpoena from the special counsel investigating Donald Trump's actions surrounding the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Pence argued the subpoena is unconstitutional and unprecedented, and he is confident the Biden administration will recognize this and respect the principle of separation of powers.
The Department of Justice has concluded its investigation into allegations of sex trafficking and obstruction of justice against Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and has determined not to bring any charges against him. Gaetz has denied all allegations and his attorneys have confirmed the Justice Department's decision. The investigation has now concluded, with no charges brought against Gaetz, bringing an end to months of speculation and uncertainty.
The White House has announced the appointment of Lael Brainard of the Federal Reserve as the new director of the National Economic Council. Brainard will be tasked with helping President Biden implement his economic agenda, including pandemic relief, infrastructure, and tax bills. However, the U.S. is currently at risk of defaulting on its debt in July if Congress does not act to raise or suspend the debt limit. Brainard's expertise and experience will be essential in helping the White House navigate this difficult situation.
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report on Wednesday warning Congress to address the debt limit before the government runs out of funds, potentially between July and September. The report notes that the government’s spending has increased due to the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in a $3.3 trillion deficit for the 2021 fiscal year. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said that a default would be economically calamitous.
Nikki Haley, former South Carolina Governor and United Nations Ambassador, has announced her candidacy for the 2024 presidential election. She called for a new generation of Republican leadership and highlighted the party's failure to win the popular vote in seven of the last eight presidential elections. Haley will travel to early-voting states and released a video to accompany her campaign launch. She is a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump and a strong advocate for conservative values.
The Department of Justice has decided not to pursue charges against Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida in relation to a sex trafficking investigation. Gaetz has denied all allegations of wrongdoing, and the decision not to charge him comes after a lengthy investigation and has garnered national attention. Career federal prosecutors informed lawyers for at least one witness of the decision not to prosecute Gaetz, and it is unclear if the Justice Department will continue to investigate other aspects of the case.